Happy 2nd Birthday Aliya!

Of all the little two year olds in all the world you are by far my favorite. You woke up yesterday in a grumpy mood and said “dirty mouse” referring to the mickey mouse diaper you were wearing and wanted an “elmo diaper”. When I tried to take off your pj’s you kept saying “I want jammas” because you knew in that smart head of yours that once the pj’s come off that you will get school clothes and be working your way through the morning with the goal of getting to school. All you wanted to do was stay home with your mom and brother. I asked you if you wanted to see Ms. Rachel, you said no. I asked if you wanted to see Rhianna, or Yarra, or Braden and the answer was no, as soon as I asked if you wanted to see Kaden you got a huge smile and said “Kaden! Yeah!” Dad took you to dinner and after he asked you if you’d like to go out for ice cream or if you’d like to go home and see Kaden. You wanted to come home and see your baby brother. What other 2 year old would love a new sibling so much? None other, that’s who. That’s one of the many things that makes you so unbelievably special.

You are so smart beyond your 2 year old self. You are so kind and loving. You are naughty and wicked. You are rambunctious and tough as nails. You are a perfect 2 year old. An amazing mix of tantrums and hugs.
Your hair is long enough to put in a pony tail. You outgrow your clothes before you have a chance to wear them. You are growing faster than I had ever dreamed or imagined and I wish I could slow it down just enough to learn everything about you before you grow another day older and learn more, talk more, think more and grow into who you were meant to become.
You are officially a kid now and no longer a baby. You speak in full sentences and are totally sure of yourself. You know exactly what you want. Your dad and I watch you in amazement every day. You make us laugh and smile with your wit and charm. You are the best little girl and more than we could have asked for. We thank God for you daily. Happy Birthday sweet pumpkin.
Ali at 2

Favorite foods- mac n’ cheese, hot dogs, grapes, & oranges
Favorite drink- apple juice and milk
Favorite color- I think lavender/purple but when it comes to a hair bows you like orange
You call yourself Yaya and it is the best thing ever.
Favorite show- Barney right now but Sesame street overall
Favorite person- Kaden
Favorite animal- monkey
Favorite fun thing to do- train rides
You love music and cooking
You love to read books with me and your dad
You love to sit on your dads shoulders
You hate to hold my hand when crossing the street
You hate to leave your brother and me to go to school
You always have some type of boo boo recently and point to it and say “boo boo, itchy”
Bedtime at 7:30 Wake up at 7