Twenty-Eight Months Old!

Dear Allison,
Today you are twenty-eight months old. Okay, you are two years old, but in update world you are twenty eight months old. I haven't written to you in a couple of months and boy have those months flown by. You are incredible. I cannot tell you how fun it is to have you around! Toddler-hood is awesome! I love being able to ask you what you want and you tell me - and actually mean it! I love being able to play games with you. I love the funny things you say and do!

You know, each time Daddy takes the truck - he asks your permission, because somehow along the way it has become your truck and the jeep belongs to Daddy. Oh, and by the way - somewhere along the way the kitchen is mine - I'm not sure I want it!
Whenever Daddy takes the truck - you give him specific instructions on how to drive it with hand gestures. It is so incredibly cute and of course we listen intently - we don't want to mess your truck up!

You still love to play pretend and it hasn't changed much. I have gotten better at it as I had hoped. Although, I'm still not as good as your Daddy. I don't remember playing dolls much as a kid, so it takes me longer to warm up, but I'll get there!
You know another thing that is awesome about having a toddler - I can tell you are listening. You have begun to recite the rules, "Don't touch that - it is danger" or "Show kindness to others" and we are reminded of it often.

You are a pretty easy going kiddo and really always have been. Oh sure, there are things that you are passionate about and times when you are exhausted and tired, but over all - you are pretty awesome. There are two things that are really important to you:

1. You love being home. Sure, you sometimes get upset to say goodbye, mostly when you are tired, but when you get home you are so energetic and everything is new again even when we've been gone only for a day.

2. You are the happiest when all four of us are together: me, you, Daddy and Ozzy. You love it and look around with a pleased smile on your face!

This Mommy gig is pretty important. I sometimes become so wrapped up in the day-to-day things like brushing your hair, or making sure your food is the way you like it, that I forget how I am with you will effect who you become. I guess if I thought about it all the time I would be overwhelmed. Allison, I honestly feel that both Daddy and I are doing well - sure we mess up - lots, but over all - I think we've done a great job! I pray that you think so too!

You know, tomorrow is your Daddy's birthday. We are going to make him a strawberry cake after church. I hope he enjoys it! You took this picture of your really tired Daddy - I think you took a really good picture.

I love you, my brown eyes,
Momma