Dear Goose

You are two today. TWO. I cannot believe how fast it has gone by, how quickly you have grown to be such a wonderful little girl. I also cannot believe that you are only two, because you are such a wonderful little girl. Every time I look at you, I see that you have grown more. It amazes me how much you continue to change everyday. You are truly a pleasure from the moment that you start singing when you wake up, to when you gently fall to sleep each night.

It pleases me so the way you attack everything you do with every ounce of your being and a smile on your face. You demonstrate your love for us all so freely, with hugs and kisses, especially for your brother. I love that you love him so, and want to be with him all the time. He loves you too, you know, even if he beats on you occasionally. That will stop soon, now that you are so capable of defending yourself.

This year you mastered walking, talking, singing, dancing, and jumping. Now you run instead of walking, and rarely sit still. When you do, there is always a book nearby, or one of your babies, who you take such good care of. During the year, you went from about 40 words to about 440, with more being added every day. You have all of your teeth, and grew NINE inches this year, standing a smidge under three feet tall. What has blossomed the most, though, is your personality. It is full of love, consideration for others, joy, humour, and a little bit of minx. The little person that you are becoming is such an amazing person. I cannot wait to see what this year brings.

Happy Birthday little Goosie! I love you very much!!!!
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