Well,
you are 2 years old!!! The last two years have gone by so fast. It
seems just like yesterday that we were heading to the hospital to have
you turned, so we could deliver you naturally. Even though the turning
wasn't successful and you arrived via C-section, you arrived just how
God wanted you to.
Kyrie, you bring so many smiles and even
more laughter to our lives. You have figured out how to use your
cuteness...especially on your daddy! 
You are truly a joyful baby...I mean toddler. Nothing gets you down.
You continue to be cuddly, which Mommy loves! Often times, you find
your way into someone's lap, want a pillow and blanket to snuggle with,
or just want to give BIG hugs. You are truly a free spirit...you love
life, love trying new things and often times you lack a fear...which
keeps me on my toes!
You have been learning so much in school.
You know your letters, how to spell your name, count to 12, your
shapes, your colors, words from "Your Baby Can Read" and many other
things. Right now, you really enjoy playing with your babies, doing
puzzles, reading (your favorite book is "Little Blue Truck"), drawing
and helping Mommy cook.
Kyrie, we are so thankful for you and
the fact that God chose us to be your parents. We look forward to
seeing how God is going to use you to further His kingdom.
We love you, Kyrie Eleison!!
Here are a few pictures from her photo-shoot in Downtown Herndon:
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| Peek-a-boo, I see you |
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| This girl melts my heart |
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| Love those blue eyes |
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| Our little busy bee |
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| Absolutely gorgeous! |
Well, I decided to take a minute...or two to write about you.
My
how you have grown in just the past few weeks. Your are able to
communicate so much better...putting simple sentences together to let us
know what you want...or don't want! :)
We have had some good
laughs lately. The other morning, I was getting ready for the day. I
was getting my dirty laundry, and I couldn't find my milk pads. I
looked all around the bathroom and bedroom thinking I might have dropped
them somewhere along the way. I couldn't find them, but figured they
would show up at some point, so I carried on with getting ready. A bit
later, Tobias was crying and you came to me and said, "Feed, Baby?" I
told you, "Yes, I need to feed, Tobias." Then you proceeded to lift up
your shirt and say, "Feed, Baby!" as you removed my lost milk pads. I
just started laughing because that is one place I didn't think to look!
The
other night, you came to me with a library book and said, "Read you."
So we sat on the couch to read our book. Part way through, you decided
you wanted to read your favorite book, "Little Blue Truck." I told you
that we needed to finish our library book first before we read "Blue."
Well, you didn't like my answer, so you asked again, "Read you." Again,
I told you we needed to finish our other book first. Again, you said,
"Read you." Again, I told you after. Daddy was in the kitchen
listening to all this and shaking his head. I told him it was an
illustration of what his going on with our government right now.
(Currently our government is shut down because they can't agree or
compromise on healthcare/budget/and everything else in between). That
made your daddy chuckle. Again, you asked and again, I told you
afterwards. Then in a firm voice you said, "Read you, right now!!" I
saw your daddy put his head down and his body shake a bit from
laughter. I was just so shocked that I didn't even know what to say.
The night ended with us not finishing the library book or reading
"Blue."
The last thing is from the other day and potty
training. Let's just say this time around hasn't been as easy as it has
been with your brother and sister. :) You went the entire night with a
dry diaper, so I decided to put you on the potty even though you were politely saying, "No, thank you." I put on a TV show for you to watch
and let you sit on the potty. After 30 minutes...still no pee-pee. So I
sat down next to you to read a couple of stories. Got done
reading...still no pee-pee. So I sang a few songs...still no pee-pee.
I leaned over to give you a kiss to encourage you..."Back Away, Momma"
came from your lips as your hand went up. Again, you left this momma
speechless...and laughing inside. And after almost an hour...still no
pee-pee.
So as you can see, you have quite the personality. I
love your strong-will...even though it leaves me speechless at times and
frustrated at others, but this is who God has designed you to be. I
pray that you use this strong-will to stand firm in Jesus. That you
won't be swayed by what the world has to offer. I love you, Kyrie
Eleison, and I am so proud to be your momma...even when you give me a
run for my money!! :)
