I'm not 2... I'm Wyndham

I have found myself in a very reflective mood this past week. Wyndham had a birthday on April 19th. I CANNOT believe that Wyndham is now officially 2! Maybe I'm just in denial, but it doesn't seem possible that she has stepped through the door from babyhood into full-fledged childhood.

It just so happened that I had a mandatory staff in-service until 6:30PM that night at school. Yuck. I was sitting in my chair the whole time thinking- "Doesn't anyone know that I gave BIRTH 2 years ago?" What an amazing life we lead here on earth.

All morning we kept asking Wyndham, "How old are you?" She either responded by saying, "Only 1", or after we explained that she was now 2, she would say, "I'm not 2, I'm Wyndham!" in a very disgruntled voice.

Birthday festivities this year were very intimate, but sweet and meaningful. We went with a farm animal theme as we figured that Wyn loves to name animals and it definitely beat out having an Elmo party! Papa and Grandma Ross were able to travel up from Ohio to visit with us, as well as Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Here are some pictures from the memorable day.


Here is a picture of some of the many farm animal cupcakes and barn cake my sister slaved away making for the party. SO Great- We love Auntie Danielle:)


Here is a picture of Wyndham channeling her inner-Betty Crocker in preparation for her party. She loves helping in the kitchen, and we love any excuse to put her in an apron:)


After hours of cake preparation, the stinker refused to eat her own Birthday cake! So, she blew out candles on a scoop of birthday ice cream instead. Ahh 2... I can tell its going to be a great year:)


After a healthy dose of birthday sugar and many thoughtful gifts, it was off to the front yard for the 1st tricycle unveiling. Wyndham's reaction? "(Gasp!) Loook at dat!"


Her mad dash for her beloved trike...


Wyndham doesn't even want to come INDOORS anymore. Her new gifts are way too much fun!


Though we have seen her exhibit some "free will" lately- bossiness, attitude, typical toddler stuff.. she is also so creative, imaginative and sweet. The other day I came into her bedroom to get her up for the day. She had been babbling away to herself happily for a few minutes before I came in.

When I opened the door, she was lying on her back with her feet straight up in the air waving them around. I asked her what she was doing and she said, "Looking at the butterflies mama. They fly and go-- weee!!!" -as she rolled around in her crib. Who told her that butterflies live on her ceiling?

Later that week, we were at dinner and she decided that she did NOT want to wear her shoes anymore. After much stern warning from Randy and I, she flung one behind her onto the floor anyway. We proceeded to tell her that it was inappropriate and that it was not nice to disobey mom and dad.

After about 15 seconds of shame- laden silence- head down-- she said in a very quiet voice "I sorry mama"... One of the first unprompted genuine acts of remorse and respect she has really shown. I was in tears immediately, kissed her all over, and felt like saying, "You fling those shoes anywhere you want- I LOVE you!".

We are so thankful for our beautiful daughter... what a year!