SO smart!!

I don't think I will ever get used to your verbal skills. You repeat everything that I say, and you say it clearly. This week you added "merrily, Merrily, Merrily, Merrily" into your "row row row (your boat)" and have begun singing, "ashes ashes...down!" and fall on the floor. You are getting a bit sick of the food that used to be your daily staples. Pasta, cheese, quesadilla, Ritz, etc. You could live on peas. At your 15 month (but really 16th month) check up you were the 75th percentile in weight and 90th in hight and head circumference. You had a big growth spurt and grew 3 inches in 3 months!!! (32 inches long now!) You are still 25 pounds, give or take a few ounces. You still get breast milk once in awhile from the freezer. I like to have some as back up for when you start getting sick :) You take a bit to warm up usually (some low eyebrows and turning your body into mommy) but when you are ready, you put yourself center stage and perform! You love making people laugh!!! I just cant get over how beautiful you are. I wanted a daughter SO badly. Thank you, God. You are perfect. love, mom

The Truth

“This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too. And babe, I hate to say it, most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can't give up because if you give up, you'll never find your soul mate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.”
― Marilyn Monroe

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Easter, Spring Break, and my Joker :)

We had an amazing Easter! We died eggs (painted the kitchen), opened Easter baskets (installed a new pendant light), went to church (Ruby at baskets), and had all of our family over (and ate way too much). Perfect!

Spring break was busy with you two! Monday we went to the Critter Barn with friends and you loved it AGAIN. Tuesday we went to Fredrick Meijer Gardens and saw the Butterfly exhibit. We went through twice and then you played in the water! Wednesday you and Owen went to daycare so I could get things done around the house and you would get to see your friends. Thursday we played in jammies all day until Morgan and Kelsey came over to play. You love them so much. Friday-Sunday was full of playing and tickles and I was so sad to go back to work :( We have less than 2 months of school left and I cant wait!

You are SO funny and always do things to make people laugh. Our serious girl has become a joker! Tonight you said LOVE YOU very clearly, yellow, and you told me you bumped your head. I am shocked every time you come to me mumbling and using your hands - I understand you every time!

The other night you fell asleep as I was singing but anytime I asked for a kiss (every 20 seconds, seriously) you would sit up slightly, eyes still closed, and kiss me. Heaven. I have recently spent many nights just holding you watching you sleep. I love you so so soooo much.

love, the luckiest mom ever