Terrible 2's a thing of the past?

Having Lilah around our house is fun but a little interesting. She brings a dynamic that makes us want to laugh at times but can also make us want to cry. Being two has certainly lasted a long time for her. She began the terror when she was just old enough to crawl. Through the last few months we have seen her mature and this past month, her 3rd birthday was certainly a welcome milestone. We know we are not out of the woods yet, but her mature speech and loving attitude brings us hope.

Lilah had an eventful birthday that started out with cake for breakfast. If you know Lilah, you know that treats are her driving force. In fact it is the cause of most contention. Just today Jeremy told her at least 3 times to stay out of some candy. Not five seconds later she was running away with a fist full of the stuff.

Since Grandma Greyhair was in the hospital our birthday dinner included just Grandma and Grandpa Marlene and Bruce. When they asked us what she wanted we told them that we had so many girl toys that they should get her something different like a remote control car. When she opened it, she had the funniest look on her face as she sat there frozen, looking at the box. After a few minutes she looked up and said, "I didn't want a boy toy, Grandma!" But she quickly warmed up to the idea when she discovered it was a great "ride" for her barbies.

A few days later she got to celebrate her birthday all over again with cousins and once more with Grandma and Grandpa Greyhair. She is on top of the world with her new scooter just like her sisters.

Lilah, we love you. Terrible 2's and all. Your spunk keeps us on our toes and develops our much needed patience. Happy Birthday!