Letter Month 24- Happy Birthday Sena!

Dear Sena,
I'm really just in shock that it has been two years since the day you came into this world. And my has our world changed since you arrived. While we no longer can determine our own schedules, we also fill our days with more laughter and smiles than we knew possible.

You've got an amazing sense of curiosity. We can just see the gleam in your eyes as you're processing something new, or watching something intently to figure out how it works. You're generally up for anything- whether we're going to the park or having to stay in because it's a snow day on your March 24th birthday. And you repeat EVERYTHING we say.

Your favorites for your 2nd birthday?
Elmo
The Beatles- yes, you can name them by name and recognize when they come on the radio
Speaking of the Beatles- favorite song- Love Me Do. This is your new go-to bedtime song.
Orange. Yes, this one is sticking around. You've asked for an orange bathroom and bedroom in the new house. We'll see.
Going "out to eat"- you don't care if it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you hear "out to.." you want to go. And we love taking you- you're great at restaurants, you flirt with the waiters, eat all of your food, and sit while we enjoy our meals, too. I can only hope your baby brother/sister is the same way.
Speaking of which- you're convinced you're going to have a baby brother. I think it is a boy, too, but no offense love, I thought you were a boy until I was corrected at our 20 week appointment.
Reading- you have memorized most of your books, and you have a lot of them. I love how you love books, you clearly are our daughter.... but I'm also realizing I need to teach you how to play sports, too. (Or papa does to be more accurate.) You still hand balls to people instead of throwing or kicking them. You play gentle, but your friends are all boys and really don't get it.

For your birthday, we threw you a birthday party and lots of friends and both sets of grandparents came over to celebrate. You spent the first half pretty quiet; you get shy in large groups.. but once the presents came out you were pretty thrilled with the gifts you received. Lots of art supplies, books, an Elmo camera, clothes...

I love you honey and can't wait to have more adventures and see what new things you'll fall in love with this year.
love,
mama