you are such an amazing little two year old. Your hugs continue to be news worthy and your love seems to radiate from your little frame.
But you also are coming in to language and the words that spill from your mouth are excellent! You can tell us when you are hurt or when something or someone was not nice to you. You can tell us what you want to eat or, more frequently, what you don't want to eat. For some reason you have had a fascination with crackers the last month- all types. It is wonderful to get inside your brain and learn from you. And I love it.
You also show such athleticism- you love to run and jump and play with balls. You kick like a pro and your little arms sway back and forth when you're trying to catch up with Hazel. You get so frustrated when you can't beat her but as I always tell you- keep running and one day you will indeed be faster and beat her. Hazel does not like this statement : )
You also love books. You love to build to the story by counting things in the pictures or calling out letters. Did you know you have basically known your ABC's for months? You can also count beyond 12 though your teachers say you are shy about it in class.
And speaking of shy, you tend to be quiet in some situations and it takes you a bit to warm up but once you are comfortable you engage actively.
I look at you with such admiration- from that messy mop of girls on your head to the flat footed pitter patter of your feet to those eyes that roll backwards to that mouth that forms an "o" when you get surprised to those gentle hands that deep sultry voice to the warmth of your embrace with your deep and genuine hugs. I love you so much Dottie Deutz. You are special.
ps- just be nice to Hazel and no hitting!
