Kelsey is TWO

And she knows how to tell you.

But she's still working on being able to hold her two fingers up (like a peace sign). I told her just to do it the European way and hold up her thumb and pointer finger (like a gun). She thinks it's funny. Here's a quick trip down memory lane and then some tidbits about Kelsey.

Birth

6 Months

12 Months

18 Months

24 Months

Stats.

Weight: 12.2 kilos or 27 pounds

Height: 84 centimeters or 33 inches (2.75 feet)

Laughs. She loves to laugh and will laugh when she thinks something is funny or if someone else is laughing.

Letters. She loves her letters and even points them out on signs and books. One morning Tal made pancakes and made a special one for Kelsey. K=Kelsey

Piggies. Always pink. And she'll always point them out and tell you about them.

Yawn. She sleeps through the night and still takes one nap a day (@ 2 hours). However just recently, she's been fighting going down some nights. Tal and I have said a few times - just when our life got easy, we went ahead and had another kid ;).

Yelling/Screaming. We're learning the difference between indoor voices and outdoor voices. She seems to use the outdoor one no matter where we are.

Clasping. She's still at it. If she's sitting down and gets bored, she'll clasp her hands together like she's praying and push her hands together so hard and holds her breath. It's a bit concerning, but her pediatrician doesn't seem worried. She also has Opa Price's teeth (says Tally).

Jumper. Our downstairs neighbor is witness to that. Curb or no curb, this little hopper doesn't stop.

Shapes. Letting your child play with their food is okay as long as it is educational, right? She dug out this circle all on her own. Pretty symmetrical, don't you think?

Reverting? Let's hope not. She still loves her babies though.

DORA. What would I do without her? I think Dora is her best friend (sad). She talks to "Dora" when she plays with her dolls and runs around outside. Since then, I've started acting out Dora episodes with her - adapting them to our surroundings of course. She gets a kick out of it.

Singing. ABCs is her favorite song. She also loves Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Popcorn Popping, Once there was a Snowman, the Schnekli song, Ring around the Rosie, If you're happy and you know it...and many more. I love when she sings off key and loud - so cute. Poor thing, I hope she doesn't have to inherit her musical talents to be musically talented.

Dear Kelsey,

We want you to know a few things about you at this age. You are so sweet and compassionate. You always get concerned if mommy gets hurt or sad or if Aiden cries. I hope you use this gift of compassion to serve others throughout you life - to mourn with those that mourn - etc. You are one smart cookie. You already understand too much and I'm amazed at what you repeat back to me. You love to answer questions and usually get them right. You are street smart and are so good about staying on the sidewalk, staying close to mommy, and coming when mommy tells you to (except for one time with jay and one time today). I hope that you use your mind for good, and seek things that are uplifting and inspiring. You are strong-willed, yet teachable. I love this about you. You are always wanting to learn more, and apply it. You are very appreciative and constantly tell me "dank du mami." You are helpful to mommy and are quick to bring me my cell phone if it rings or grab a burp cloth or Aiden's binky.

Daddy wants to add that he loves you like crazy! He still goes in every night and moves your books and puts your blanket on you. Sometimes he even moves you to a more comfortable position (you sleep like a log).

Daddy and I see so much potential in you and pray that you might become a virtuous, kind and faithful woman someday. Happy Birthday Princess, keep on dancin'.

P.S. She stays up late and reads her books (she likes to have at least 20 in her crib, sometimes asks for more). She used to ask for the light off (but that meant on) and has recently started saying on. Her hair is also straightening out quite a bit! It makes me sad. As it gets longer, it is straighter on top and the wringlets are looser. I never want to cut them off!