She is all personality. Stubborn. Strong-willed. Adventurous. Fun. Happy. Curious. Every other word you could think of that describes the best stage in the world.
Did you spit out your coffee? Did she really just say "best" stage in the world.
Did you spit out your coffee? Did she really just say "best" stage in the world.
Okay, okay, yes, I know... it's also quite the challenging stage. It is. I'm not going to lie here. Having such a strong-willed almost-two year old proves to be very difficult at times... many times. However, that being said, it doesn't change the fact that it is by far my favorite stage.
I love this constant talking, constant running around, constant head full of imagination toddler.
How fun it is to watch my daughter form new sentences on a daily basis. Sentences that sound so stinkin' ridiculously cute coming from this high pitched little girl. The inflection in her voice. The constant questioning on what this is and that is, and why this works that way.
How fun it is to watch her tear a room apart in 0.5 seconds. For the tenth time that day. Okay, lies, this is not fun when I'm forced to get down on my knees and help her clean it up. But while she is doing it? And watching her do so? Is pure entertainment.
How fun it is to see her explore, discover, and imitate the world around us. To act like a "little person". To pretend to sweep and mop around the house. To grab a wipe and start wiping the tables. "Estoy limpiando mami - Cleaning, mama". "Yo te ayudo - I help you". Cleaning.
How fun to hear her repeat things that Pablo or I say. "Sientate - Sit down", "Tranquilo/a - Calm down", or "Ya regreso en cinco minutos - Be back in five minutes". Not sure who she heard that from?
And that smile. Hold me, that smile. When she's done something good. When she's done something not so good. She just smiles. And her eyes sparkle. And all I want to do is scoop her in my arms, squeeze her, and hold on to this stage forever.
Toddlerhood.
Is so contagious.
Is so contagious.
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