It has been too long (over 8 months!) since I last wrote you a letter. Life sure flies by when you are the parent of a toddler. So much has happened in that span of time. So let's catch up!:
~In honor of your turning 2 this past January, Daddy and I signed you up for gymnastics classes at The Little Gym on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago from January 30th - June 12th, 2015. This was always a major highlight of your week. You got to practice new techniques and games, socialize with other kids your age on a regular basis, and have a ton of fun.
~We have had an adventure filled Summer with a trip to see your grandparents in Northern Wisconsin, numerous outings to zoos and local museums, a few trips to local parks, and lots of other random outings. You are always a joy to take out as you greet just about everyone and are in high spirits. I am hoping to keep the momentum going this Fall with additional outings and possibly traveling some more as well.
~You discharged from speech therapy as of September 1st, 2015...just a little under a year after you began. We will all miss your speech therapist dearly as you had a wonderful relationship with her and because she was a really nice person. We all worked together to help foster your language skills.
~Speaking of language, your language acquisition is exploding. You are:
Learning new words every day,
Showing a passion for reading,
Building a large repertoire of children's songs to recall from memory,
Creating your own song lyrics to familiar tunes,
Know how to count from 1-10 and can count from 11-20 with some assistance,
And can recognize 25 out of 26 letters of the alphabet. (You'll have Q down before you know it!)
~Other new activities of enjoyment: cleaning up after playtime and other activities, drawing/coloring, playing with your stuffed animals, giving hugs and kisses, and copying Mommy. Sometimes I feel like you are my little shadow. I feel humbled by your love. Daddy reminds me on a constant basis that I need to enjoy this time with you since you most likely will grow out of it someday.
Life lesson: Appreciate the everyday moments. They pass quickly and are often taken for advantage. These past couple years have flown by and you've truly grown by leaps and bounds during that time. I look back at some many moments with a sad fondness. Sad because they are over, but fondly because they are wonderful memories with you. You may not understand that now since you are always living in the moment. However, someday, when you are a little older, you will.
Blessed and Humbled by You Always,
Your Loving Mommy
