Today, February 2, 2017, we celebrate Zoe's 2nd birthday! With our first born Lex, I couldn't wait for her to be old enough to run around and talk and play. I couldn't wait for her to be old enough to introduce her to sports and share some of the things that I love with her. With our second, London-Mila, I just cherished each moment as they came. I cherished the newborn phase, in each one there after so much more than I did with Lex.
With Zoe Love, I found myself not wanting her to grow up! We knew that Zoe was going to be our last child, and I wanted to freeze every moment in her life. Not only didn't I cherish each milestone (and continue to do so), I wanted her to stay in that moment forever.
Now, Zoe is a true two year old, temper-tantrums and all. She is definitely the toughest of the three - constantly bullying and harrassing her bigger sisters. Just this week, she got in trouble at school for beating up a boy who took her toy. She learned early on that she is the baby of the house and takes full advantage. She shows how spoiled she is by all by crying until she gets her way, and we have to work to teach her how to share effectively with her sisters and others.
But Zoe also has the heart and sweetness that comes with being the baby. Her smile will melt you immediately and she has this way of looking at you that wraps you around her fingers.
This year, being our 3rd 2nd birthday, we decided to do something small for her. We just invited family over, opened gifts, and blew out a cupcake on her candle. Though small and intimate, it was very special and fun. It was a beautiful day so we spent a lot of time outside and Lex and London were able to show off their new bike skills. Our neighbors were babysitting their god-kids so it gave our girls others to play with. Other than that, it was a great day in which we were able to honor, celebrate, and shower with love our baby girls Zoe!
Happy birthday baby Zoe. Enjoy your day!
Here are a couple of videos from the day Zoe was born:
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