Happy second birthday Nuggies. On the day your were born I remember thinking "Will I get to see her grow up?" I remember being very strong for you and held your hand each day and told you to be strong with me. And, boy....you sure listened! You are one tough kid!
You have a mind of your own. You do things YOUR way on YOUR own time. NO one will tell you different! You learn things YOUR way and when YOU want! You do NOT take NO for an answer! This frustrates your Mommy, Daddy and big brother but we all have to stop and think that is why you are here with us today. You fought very hard..... but I am NOT going to give you that excuse much longer!
You can't talk yet. But, you try so hard to communicate with us. Your new sign is "ME" when you want something you point to your chest. So when you drop the toy over and over and do your cute little "ME" sign, we can't resist. You also communicate by biting, pinching and pulling our hair. This we do not find funny. I always have to be on guard. You will crawl up to me very quietly and take a bite out of my leg, then clap because you thought you did a good thing.....what that good thing is to you..... I am not sure! We put you in time out and you don't get it.....you will do it again and again two minutes later. You also bite your arm, Mommy doesn't like when you do this. I think you are very frustrated and want to talk. I hope your ENT can fix you.
TROUBLE! I think I use that word 2,000 times a day. Let's see, today you pulled the cat by his tail off the counter, his wet food came down with him and you both ate it. Then while I was cleaning that mess up, you pulled my camera off the counter and gave yourself a huge egg. Not even 10 minutes later you are no where to be found, we find you playing confetti with the cat litter. While Mommy was sweeping the mess, you thought it would be a fun idea to put your toys in the guinea pig cage. YES, Ailyn you are that naughty! ALL day long! I love you so very much but my goodness, you are making Mommy older by the day!
Then you give us this sweet lip and it's all over. Who can be upset with that sweet lip?? You are very cuddly and love to be held. You have to be held to drink your bottle, and we don't mind one bit! I love that cuddle time. You grab my arm and put it around you or hold my hand. We get a million open mouthed kisses a day. We used to have to worry about them turning into a bite, but you are getting better with that. You are also getting better with your touches. Before you would grab us hard, but now you can use a "gentle" touch.
Everyone thought you would be walking at two. It's OK that you are not, but we are trying to figure out why. You can cruise well but your balance is way off. Your eye doctor swears this should not hold you back. And, now we are thinking your large adenoids might be to blame also. You can walk with a push toy but prefer not too. When you do, you lean to the left, your stronger eye. Mommy and Daddy promise to fix this for you very soon! Until then we don't mind having to carry your around.....because I know once you learn to walk you will RUN!
You are very attached to me right now, and I must admit that is the best feeling EVER! I love that you scream for me when I leave. You know if I say "keep an eye on your sister" that I am leaving the room. I don't think Daddy is digging this new separation anxiety.
You sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed every night, you have since the day you came home from the NICU. I swore up and down to the NICU nurses that I would not make the same mistake.....but I realized it wasn't a mistake. I love sleeping with my babies. When Camden was ready he didn't look back. You love to snuggle up to me if you wake up, you crawl into my arm and drift back to sleep. I love feeling you fall back to sleep. When you wake up, you look up and smile and give me a kiss. It's the best way to wake up. I wouldn't want it any other way!
Your so teeny tiny! Last weigh in you were 19 pounds 3 ounces. People do not believe me when I tell them you are TWO. Then if they ask why, I tell them you have come along way from 1 pound 14 ounces! To us, you are huge. We love you just the way you are.
Camden loves you so much. He protects you and keeps a close eye on you. But, lately I do have to say, you are turning into that annoying little sister! If Camden is laying on the ground, you crawl up to him and pull his hair. Whatever Camden is playing with you have to see if you can get into it and wreck it. You know exactly where his Lego drawers are in his room and make a beeline to them if the door is left opened. Even though you can be a pain in the tush, Camden is starting to really enjoy playing with you. You have started playing back. You have cute games you play. I love the bond you have already.
As much as you are a Mommy's girl, You love your Daddy just as much. You get all excited when he comes in the door. The first thing you do is take off his hat and put it on you. You get very jealous when Daddy is playing with Camden and have to be right in the action.
Ailyn Rose you are an amazing "baby". There is no one else like you...believe me! I have to tried to find one! You are always progressing, in your own way. You have a unique way of learning milestones. You fascinate me and I wish I could document your growth for research. A true miracle in every way, you are. Keep up the fight! Mommy, Daddy and Camden love you very much Strawberry, Rosie, Nuggies and Trouble!
TWO YEARS BLOGGING! Thanks for keeping up with Ailyn.
PS- To the NICU doctors and nurses, we will be coming to see you SOON!
