Dear Miss C

In just a few short weeks you will become a big sister and while I am worried about the initial shock this will have to you in your little world, I also know that over time you will adjust and be the best big sister a girl could have.

Things around the house have been even more "you" focused as Dad and I smother you with love, affection and everything your heart desires. Once your little sister gets here I know there will never be another time in your life where it is just you so I want this to be that time.

We have started getting things ready for Miss R's arrival and I have been pretty sentimental when going through your tiny baby clothes and remembering all we have been through these last two years.

You really were a great baby and have grown into a wonderful little girl. It is sheer joy to wake up every morning to your smiling face and to hear all the things you say. I like that we can talk to each other now and I am amazed at some of the things you come up with. One of my favorite things is to hear you sing songs. Sure, you don't always know the words but you love, love, love to sing and it makes me happy.

I also completely enjoy our time together in the car to and from day care. That is when it's just us and sometimes a Mom just needs that one-on-one time with her girl. We do all kinds of things during those car rides...we sing songs, we talk about your day, we ride with all the windows down and let the wind blow our hair, we point out trucks and birds and motorcycles. It is the highlight of my day.

Here are some of the other things you are doing right now:

• everyone is "poo-pooing on the potty" when they are in the bathroom
• we got you a new coat hook for your room and you love to hang up your jackets
• your vocabulary is ever growing and you like to repeat what we say
• you love sleeping with the pillow Nana made you with your gazillion babies in the bed
• coloring and drawing, along with the use of stickers, is an almost daily thing
• we make lots of pizza in your fake kitchen which is always hot and requires us to "blow on it" to cool it off
• you like to be helpful and clean up everything
• whenever we eat you must have your own towel and like to wash your hands and face off, along with the table
• at night we read 1 book that you pick, talk about your day, sing two songs while cuddling and count your nap stickers
• you will eat just about anything we give you which makes things easier on us
• jumping is also a favorite along with running around the island in the kitchen
• you also like to undress yourself and this is easiest when you are in your PJs. We have found you many a night undressed in your crib laughing.
• you also like to explore what is inside your diaper so we've returned to wearing onesies pretty much 24/7. It's like you are so proud of your poo that you want to show us. Totally gross.
• you like to help comfort your classmates at school who are upset by hugging them, holding their hand or going to get their favorite blanket or stuffed animal.
• you are still a little cuddle bug just like were when you were born.

We are now getting ready to embark on a new journey for both of us. I have never been a Mommy to two little girls and you have never been a big sister. Still, I am confident that we'll get through it together.

I love you baby girl.

Mommy