Dear Jacinta,
You're two years old today! Happy, Happy (
Sprout) Birthday to you!
Although, these days, we hardly watch TV programs anymore. We mostly watch older shows and movies on my Roku or the instant play on Netflix. The Wiggles has made it to your growing list of favorite shows.
Ahoy there! You laugh out loud when Daddy says this. Actually, two days ago on our way home you copied Daddy by saying, "hoyer!" followed by lots of giggles.
You seem to be progressing nicely with learning words -- their meaning and pronunciation. It's kind of tough sometimes because you look up to Joaquin so much that you often-times copy things from him that we are trying to teach him not to say or do.
A good example of this is Joaquin's bad habit of asking for things by using one word. Well, 'the word' prefixed with the "ah" sound. (It seems Joaquin has contracted the words "I" and "want" to "ah".
Ah-dum (gum).
Ah-water.
Ah-movie.
Ah-window down.
And, of course, you tend to ask for things this way.
Come on, Miss Jacinta, help us teach your Kuya how to speak properly!The lesson for you here is:
You do not always have to follow everything that a person does who you look up to.This past year, you've been on a plane once when we visited Fabi and Chalo in Florida. We also traveled to one other state; Memphis. Other than these two travels, we stayed within the state. (Hint to Daddy: Want to travel more.)
People might be surprised to know that you are still nursing, but only at night. It looks like my hopes of having you off the boob before you turned two will have to be extended to the end of the year. Sooner, if possible, please.
Jacinta, I love how your hair is growing out. You haven't had your hair cut yet since you were born. I'm glad that you actually listen to me when I try to fix your hair. You usually stay still or turn your head when I ask. A couple of weeks ago, Ate Krystal was even able to braid your hair!
I think it is so cute when you ask to brush your teef. I have a hunch that your wanting to brush your teeth have 100% to do with the toothpaste.
Another tidbit about you... the first color that you have identified is pink. What else?
I love- Waking up next to you and seeing you smile, even as your eyes are still trying to adjust to the morning light.
- When you say, "Hot. Hot." as we give you warm food or beverage.
- When you say, "toppee." (coffee)
- When you say, "I want _____, please." You say it with such good manners.
- Watching you look at things for the first time. Your curiosity is so endearing.
- Making you laugh.
- When you say, "Hand. Hand." as you take our hand to lead us somewhere.
- Seeing you crinkle your eyebrows. It's your way of trying to mimic our faces when we make faces at you.
- When you take your hand(s) and push your hair out of your face.
- Seeing you play with my iPhone. How the heck did you know to slide your finger to the side to unlock it??
- When you run. As Lola has pointed out, you run like she walks; swaying hips and all.
- Watching your bond with Joaquin grow stronger each day.
- That you know that Mama drinks wine and Daddy drinks beer.
- When you tell us which song to sing (next).
- That you say, "Hi!" to people who pass you by.
- When you make sure to kiss me or give me a hug because Joaquin doesn't want to.
All these I love about you. But, what I would love most of all, is
no more diapers!I love you withal my heart and withal my soul.
Love,
Mama
July 2008. Cake!
August
September
October. Apples!
November. Shopping for Christmas presents!
December. The Walnut Room.
January
February. Florida grocery store employee.
March
April. Easter 'hat' and 'purse'.
May. By a window in the our new house.
June
