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6 Lessons I Learned From My Toddler
My sweet daughter Rosie is turning two tomorrow. I’ve got a whole slew of emotions as I think about this: I’m utterly heartbroken at how fast time is flying. I’m so proud of how much she has grown. I’m also excited to see who she will become. These short two years have been rich and full. I am the parent but most times, it feels like I’m doing the learning. This little girl has taught me so much. Here are 6 lessons I learned from my toddler. The second year is a thrilling year. The little one’s personality really emerges as she transitions from baby to toddler. Everything changes fast.…
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Celebrating Rosie’s One Year Old Birthday
We are merry and our hearts are full from celebrating Rosie’s one year old birthday. We’re soaring on nostalgia and thankful hearts as we reminisce and see how far she (and we) has come. Last week we wrote a letter expressing these emotions to her. If you know me, you know that I love to draw out a celebration for as long as I could rather than have one extravagant one. So here are a few highlights of her birthday week!
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A Letter to Our Daughter on Her First Birthday
This is a letter to our daughter on her first birthday: To our sweet Rosemary, One year ago today, you swept us up in a whirlwind of adventure as you entered the world in a most dramatic and unexpected way. You sure made a statement when you decided 32 weeks was a good time to pop out. This seems to be a pretty consistent theme in your life so far – to do everything early.