Two

How is it possible that our little girl is two? It seems like no time at all since we brought home our little scrap of a thing from the hospital, and now look at her.  She can walk - forwards, backwards and sideways - run, sing, laugh and chatter away.  She has her own opinions on so many things and is determined to do everything by herself.  She loves her teddies and her books and her trains, isn't keen on noisy things like hand dryers and lawn mowers and sometimes takes a while to try something new.  But if she loves the new thing - be it a slide, a new game or a new food, she'll keep going back for more!

From a little baby who lived on breastmilk and cuddles we now have a girl who loves meat (as long as it looks like meat and isn't casseroled in any way), cheese, bread, hoummus, olives, fruit and so much more besides.  She can name loads of vegetables but is yet to eat any - give her time.  And cuddles are very much on her terms these days.  Be prepared to be flattened by her running towards you if she wants a hug, but she'll also run away if she isn't interested.

(Belated) Happy Birthday, Marisca.  We love you.