Turning Two...

Sweet Sawyer,
It makes me smile to think that you might read this one day, so I'm writing this just for you...
Tomorrow, you'll be two, big girl! As I sit here and type this, I still cant believe your second birthday is already here. The past two years have gone by so quickly, and much in part because you've been oh so much fun! With you, there is hardly ever a dull moment...what a joy you've been to your Daddy and I. Just for memories-sake I thought Id write a little bit of what you're like now, at two years old...

You are 35 inches tall (I know, you're a tall thing! I guess you get that from Daddy) and you weigh 31 pounds.
As of the past few weeks, you're completely potty trained.
You know several songs (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Jesus Loves Me, Please come to Boston, Your ABC's, The Happy Birthday Song, Barbara Manatee (so funny), Veggie Tale Theme Song, and Ring Around the Rosie)
You can count to twenty.
There's no way I could make a list of all the things you say...there are just too many! You're quite the chatter box!
Your favorite TV shows are Sid the Science Kid, Curious George, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Barney, and Caillou. Oh, and of course all of the Veggie Tale Movies!

You love being outside, watermelon, playing ball, (lately you're loving basketball, or baget-ball, as you say) visiting any park or indoor playground, talking non-stop, playing with your dollhouse and your "Polly's" at Mimi and Papaw's house, laughing and being silly, dancing, cuddling on the couch, bath time, music, ice cream, reading, exploring, dress up, riding the little car-carts on our trips to the grocery store, animals, and swimming.


My Precious Little girl,
I can still remember telling your Mimi on the day you were born, that God must love me a lot more than I realize, to have entrusted me with a gift as wonderful as you.
There aren't enough words to express the love that I have for you, my sweet daughter. It is such a privilege to be your mother, and next to marrying your Daddy, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You've brought so much joy and laughter into my life, and there hasn't been a day since your arrival that you haven't made me smile. You are, without a doubt, the sweetest, smartest, most beautiful little girl Ive ever seen...and I'm so proud to call you mine. Your blue eyes that twinkle when you smile...your quirky little curls...your contagious smile...you're just perfect.
I'm teaching you new things every day, but you're also teaching me a great deal. You've brought a new sense of purpose to my life, and I can hardly remember what filled my days before you came along.
My hope for you, Sawyer, is that you will grow into a young woman who loves and fears the Lord...a woman who has placed her hope in Jesus Christ, and has a deep love and concern for others. I hope you'll always follow your dreams, and I also hope you know how incredibly beautiful and unique you are. You're such a treasure. I also hope that you know what an amazing man your Daddy is. He is so good to me, and Ive been so blessed to be his wife. I could never have asked for a better husband, or a better father for you...he simply adores you.
While I certainly don't know all that there is to being a mother, I do know that my heart is filled to the brim with love for you. There will definitely be times when I mess up, but I am going to make a promise that no matter what, I'll never stop loving you. I promise to always try and be there
when you need an open ear. I promise to play with you, read to you, sing to you, and just be silly with you. I promise to pray with you and for you. I promise to shower you with lots of hugs and kisses. I promise to keep your secrets. I promise to teach you about the Bible and the awesome love that our Heavenly Father has for you. I promise to protect you. I promise to always try to be the very best mother I know how to be...for you.
Sweet Girl, I thank God for you every single day. You'll always be my baby, and I love you so very much. Always Remember...Jeremiah 1:5
Mommy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!