Today was Easter Sunday but just as importantly it was Mackenzie's 2nd birthday. It was a great day (other than the fact that I had to take a defensive driver class online!).
It is unbelieveable that two years has flown by but at the same time it is hard for us to remember our lives without you. You are an amazing little girl; very personable, very loving, very smart, you are the apple of everyone's eye. And you have warmed up to your sister and to your cousin so well and so quickly - - it is impressive. Even though it is possible that Cam and Jacob may have a bond due to their closeness in age I think they will follow you around for years to come.
Just recently we were with friends who do not yet have children (and maybe never will). The man said to his wife "if you could promise me one like Mackenzie I would definatey have kids." It was a strange thing to hear but I know it was an extreme compliment. You are captivating, you like attention, like to smile, like to talk and carry on a conversation, like to play and tease and wrestle, you understanding jokes and "know the rules" - even when you don't always follow them.
Right now you are talking up a storm - more than most kids your age. You make full sentences and count to 13 and know your colors. You remember "trained answers" like who is running for president, or where is FL on a map. You understand (slightly) boy vs. girl. You know a lot of letters and remember everyone's name. But your desire to do the dog and pony show varries and I completely understand why and accept it fully. We "test" you partially to show you off but frankly mostly to keep teaching you and to keep you learning and to have you slowly understand that putting on a show is part of life and it can be fun and entertaining for everyone :-)
You are getting better with self play even over the last week or two. You really enjoy "pretending" lately. You grab a bag (purse) put it over your shoulder and say bye-bye. Usually you say you are going to the store. Sometimes you are going to school or Nana's/Papa's. You really like playing in your kitchen set, you love legos and still get good miledge out of your puzzles, the match game and your baby doll.
Your memory is amazing. You do not get easily distracted about promises we make to keep you at bay - which can be a bit difficult.
Other than getting your diaper changed (which you resite about 50% of the time) you really don't resist too much. You easily take baths, take naps (usually), go to bed (after a little struggle a few months back), have your nose wiped (we call them bubbles), get your face washed, etc.
Lately you really want to HELP in the kitchen. I really love it! But it does make the work take a bit longer and clean up a bear. The hardest part is that you really want to be on the step stool to help which is not as safe as I would like but I am trying to be ok with it becuase I know it is part of your growing.
In terms of eating you have gotten a little fussier but you are still pretty good. You like some veggies (brocolli, asparagus) and love starches (pasta, potatoes). You don't love meat but you will always try some...it seems like maybe a texture thing for you. You really enjoy beans and fruit and your absolute favorites are goldfish and ice cream. We try to give those to you on a limited basis...
Your birthday party was yesterday...we had about 30 people at the house to celebrate including: Grandma Bella, Nana, Papa, Grandpa Bill, Grandma Jane, Aunt Tracy, Aunt Katy, Uncle Scott, Aunt Michelle, Uncle Ernie, Aunt Suzanne, Zach, Hayley, Celeste, Paul, Lydia, Jessica, Mike, Jack, Liam, Sue, Joel, Ryan, Zachary, The Irwins (our neighbors) Don, Kelley, Kyle, Sienna, Rana (mommy's cousin) Rhia, Kree, Tess, Andrea (mommy's cousin), Kenny, Jonathon, Joshua. It was an Elmo theme and we (Tracy, Nana and I) spent a while making the cake and preparing for the day! You enjoyed the cake, blew out your candles like a champ and did pretty well in terms of opening gifts and not having any melt-downs!
Today for Easter you decorated eggs for the first time and although you were not interested in taking pictures with anyone you looked adorable in your dress which was coordianted with Cameron. You did well in church walking between Grandma Bella and Nana but liked the singing and wanted to clap after each song (which was very cute).
Happy Easter to my little potato (my new nickname for you - peanut, peanut butter were some other recent ones).
XOXOX
Mommy Teri Weber
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