she’s feelin’ twenty-twooo! [months, that is]

in less than two little months now, this maddalena rose of ours will be two. years. old! how is that even possible? i don’t know, but i love it!

i cannot get enough of toddlerhood these days. i really can’t. like, what was i eeven doing with myself before toddlerism came my way?! the girl keeps me busy, but she also keeps me in absolute stitches over the things she’s doing and deciding and loving and saying and singing lately. she has opinions and a sense of humor, a big heart, a sweet spirit, a nurturing touch, and a hard little head 😉 [which i totally respect!]. she’s intuitive and sensitive and her precious little insides just seem to go way beyond her 22 months. while so many of her qualities have been so evident to me since she was born, seeing all them grow and shine and flourish has got to be the most fun thing. i love it all so much! and ahh, i just want to nibble on her baby cheeks and smooch her on her tiny lips forever and ever!

and oh, i can just picture her when she’s older, making pets of forest animals or keeping stray cats fed in the back yard or some such thing. she’s absolutely her own little person, and one that i am ridiculously proud of. barring the occasional extra-challenging times [which we definitely have!], i don’t think i could love our days together aaany more than i already do!

…aaand need i mention her knack for accessorizing? 😉 a real keeper, this 22 month deal. i love you so much, maddalena! thank you for making my days so happy!