Today you are 2 years, 8 months and 2 days old. You are almost 3 years old. How can that be? I will never get over how quickly time is flying and how you're my silly, TALKATIVE 2 year old now when just months ago it seems, you were learning your first words. Oh Abbie, there is so much to say to you. I'll begin by saying that your daddy and I are incredibly proud of you. We are so honored and so blessed to be your parents. You are just a ball of energy! We continue to hear different opinions from so many different friends and family members of who you and your sister look like but I think lately, most people say that you are starting to look a lot more like me. Others still think you look like daddy. But one thing is for sure...you are almost all mommy on the inside. You are truly my mini-me. You are just as stubborn, meticulous and down-right crazy as your mother! Daddy says it all the time too and he says we both drive him crazy. You also drive me crazy all the time but that's probably because since you and I are the same, I feel like I have a taste of my own medicine every single day! You are so particular about things and where they belong and which direction they are facing. It's incredible and I feel like I'm dealing with another version of myself. I created a little monster! Now all we need to do is get Cami on our side and daddy is going to really need his own room to escape from us! LOL!Anyhow, you are now officially free of night underwear at night. You've been potty trained during the day since you were 22 months old but mommy finally decided to take the plunge and free you from pull-ups too. You were ready. I couldn't be more proud.
You are still crazy for your little sister and she is still crazy for you. It is such an amazing sight to see you both playing and laughing together. Your daddy and I melt with the sweetness. Your sisterly bond is undeniable. You still protect her and ask for her soon after you wake up. You two are going to be so close and I hope you always are. I want to instill that closeness in both of you so that when you're both beautiful women, you will both be there for each other and know you are each others best friends.
Mommy has made a decision on where to send you to pre-school. Daddy left that to me and trusted my decision. That is one topic that stresses mommy out completely. I hope and I pray that I've made the right choice for you. My heart tells me I have. I know you are definitely ready and I know that you will love it and do so well. My heart can't handle it! You are growing up sweet pea...too fast! So for now the plan is to start you twice a week early next year...or sooner. I think it will help to give Mom a break too. I know your sister will miss you which breaks my heart but I know she will also learn to adjust with no problems. And the days of the week when you two are together, I know you will cherish so much more. The thought of you making friends and learning so much more just makes my heart want to burst. I know your daddy and I will cry on your first day (ok, mommy might cry your first week!) but it will only be out of happiness. We are blessed beyond belief and we have you and your sister to thank for that.
Lately putting you down for the night has been a bit of a challenge. Don't get me wrong...it could be so much worse so I'm not complaining but I swear you would stay up all night if we let you. We've been starting our nighttime process (brushing teeth, reading a book, dance party and prayers) around 8:30 and you still argue with us that you're not tired. However, on most nights, you seem to fall asleep with ease within 20 minutes. Oh Abbie.
You love to sing and dance, you love to recite your books (your favorite being Brown Bear right now), you still love Minnie and going to your Gymboree classes, you love your Legos and you're still addicted to toy demonstration videos on You Tube. Mommy is slowing starting to plan your 3rd birthday party and I hope it's everything you want it to be because your happiness is everything to us. As long as you're both healthy and happy, mommy and daddy's lives are fulfilled. We love you Abigail Nanette, my little sugar plum. I hope you always feel that.
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