Letters to Leia--2 years 4 months old

Is it really possible to feel like a two year old is more wise to this world than I am? Leia baby, you are my idol and biggest inspiration and I strive everyday to be just like you. You are my best friend and it’s funny to think that my daughter can be all these things and yet still be 2 years old.  I wish I can bottle up every funny moment or heartfelt conversation I have with you. You change so drastically every day and I’m so afraid I will forget these precious times or how in love with you I am today.

You make me feel more feminine in the way you request I wear “princess attire” and make-up every day. I love how you enjoy “exeecizing” with me in the gym every night. We blast our favorite tunes, sing, dance, lift weights, do sit-ups, jump rope and do cardio-kickboxing. It’s the most fun workout I have ever enjoyed.

I caught you today putting on your princess dress and at least 15 necklaces and bracelets. You proceeded to put on lipstick and brushed your curls. Then you went up to your Daddy and in the most honest way, asked “Am I beautiful Daddy?”. It nearly brought tears to my eyes just witnessing the moment. 

You are braver than any little girl I have ever met. You face plant into the ground and you jump up and yell “I okay Mommy, I okay” as to avoid any amount of embarrassment falling might cause.  You spend your days playing with your sister as if you are the Momma. At all times during the day, we can hear your conversation with Nora as you hug her, “Hi cutie-pie, what’s the matter cutie-pie, I love you cutie-pie, you like my house cutie-pie?”.  I don’t want to miss a thing watching you change and that’s exactly why I will continue to work the night shift in efforts to spend more time with you. As your daddy always says “you can rest while you’re dead”. I will enjoy the days with you as much as possible and let you enjoy sleeping with your daddy at night.  You have brought magic to our family and I feel deeply that I live a fairly tale life having you for my daughter. Please continue to be passionate, kind, respectful, wise, loving, energetic, and most of all, happy. Thank you Leia baby, from the bottom of our hearts.

 We love you so much!