I have a little critter that lives with me. She eats goldfish and sings Bohemian Rhapsody. She has charcoaled feet and frequently wears her clothes backwards. She scales the furniture and dances all day long.
Well, when she’s not pooing, eating, or blowing bubbles. We’ve grown pretty fond of her and call her Milligan. Or Milli. Or stink-butt. And she calls us, “Honey!”
Milligan, you are my fudge on a triple decker hot fudge sundae.
And I know you can “Do it myself”, it’s just that I remember you like this:
And you couldn’t do it yourself. And I thought you might need your mommy forever. Well at least until you turn 25, when I scoot you out with a pat on the rump. And no boyfriends until then.
Or ever for that matter… I just want you to fall in love right away with the perfect man that will treat you like a princess from Day 1. Okay? Okay, then.
And don’t worry, we’ll get your shoes on the right feet and pants facing forward by then.
Milligan, you are the citrus of an orange. The cinnamon of a muffin. The salt of a freedom fry. And at this very moment, you are sitting on the couch eating fruit snacks wearing a helmet. A gosh, darn helmet!
You are a thinker and dreamer. You are my baby girl, and I will kiss you goodnight every night you let me. Okay, Okay and Pooh Bear, and elephant, and Woody, and duck, and guy, and baby… they all can have kisses too!
Milligan, Milligan
I love you, and you love me
Milligan, Milligan
Product of Daddy and Me
Milligan, Milligan
Ten little toes on two feet
Milligan, Milligan
Don’t know what color your eyes will be
Milligan, Milligan
Tweety, sweety, and sweatpea
Milligan, Milligan
Pink, purple, and green
Milligan, Milligan
Now it’s time for her to sleep
Now it’s time for her to sleep
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I love the toddler/preschool age! Who needs a TV? They are so entertaining! I had my 2 granddaughters last weekend, ages 2.5 and 3.5 and they were SO much fun! My husband and I were counting how many times they could say Nana in a 10 minute period. I think it was like 32 times, lol!
Enjoy it, she will grow up oh, so fast!
Bernice
Oh my goodness Bernice, I didn’t expect it to be this fun. I honestly dreaded this age- The Terrible Twos. Oh hogwash. She shows so much creativity and quick thinking that it makes up for all the tantrums. I’m glad that I can appreciate this time around and hopefully again as a grandma!
So cute! Love the chicken costume.
I wasn’t a fan of the newborn stage but am loving toddler-hood with Henry (16 months).
She’s so adorable! My 4 year old went through the helmet thing and definitely the “I can do it alls bys myself!” Now he wears a miner’s helmet with a light on it and runs around turning all the lights out so he can help everyone see. LOL
There is absolutely nothing in this world like having children! They are the cherry topping of life!
Hope you guys are having lots of fun on your trip!
Congratulations on your anniversary. Great post and awesome photos. Here’s to many more happy years for you and your beautiful family.
Court… you are in for some TROUBLE when that girl becomes a teenager! With the curly locks and those eyes… have fun!
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