A quarter of a decade!

Last month Abigail turned two and a half!  A quarter of a decade!  I cannot believe how quickly time is flying by.  She's growing up so much and it's really exciting to see her speech develop more and her play become more sophisticated.  I love knowing what she's thinking about and hearing her sing songs and make up games.

Abigail's favorite things:

• Books: Knuffle Bunny, Too and Going on a Bear Hunt  She's memorized both from beginning to end and quotes them incessantly!  She plays bear hunt with her teddy bear all day long and loves to watch the videos on youtube while I put Gianna down for a nap.  
• Dressing up!  She loves to wear princess dresses, princess shoes and any and all accessories!
• Mommy's shoes
• Checking the mail
• All tickling and wresting
• Playing chase
• The park!  Climbing, sliding, swinging, running!!!  
• Checking on our chicks (but not playing with them)
• Fruit and veggies
• "Helping me" in the kitchen.  Eating all the scraps as I chop veggies.  (esp. onions!)

Some funny quotes:

• "There's a baby in my tummy.  It's a boy" she says as she sticks out her tummy.   (WHAT?!)
• "You hold me?  I'm so precious to you."  
• "I want a peanut butter, avocado and tuna sandwich."  (all mixed together, that is!)
• When asked about the difference between boys and girls she responded, "Boys...don't do anything."

She hasn't slept well since we moved here.  She climbs in our bed every night!  For the first couple of months I diligently brought her back to her room, but then I got tired and just scooted over.  Now I'm enjoying our night time cuddles.  

She nurses her babies while I nurse Gianna.  She tells them, "Don't bite!"  and "This side's all done."  She looks to see if I'm using a bottle (SNS) to nurse Gianna and, if so, will run to get her baby's bottle and sticks it in her shirt.  She looks at me with such love and says, "We're both nursing our babies!"  

She's my big helper.  She brings in the groceries, pulls the clean clothes out of the drier, puts her dirty clothes away, unloads the dishwasher (with help), sets the table and lots of other odds and ends.  She does not like putting her toys away.  She's just learned how to completely undress and dress herself.  I love that I can tell her to take off her pjs and get dressed!  Wow!  Such a big girl!!!

Abigail has an infectious laugh that brings us all such joy.  She has a beautiful heart and sweet spirit.  She's full of spunk and very lively; she keeps me on my toes at all times.  She has a quick temper, and we're frequently quoting Ephesians 4:26, "In your anger do not sin!"

Loves to help in the kitchen! 

Loves playing with her kitchen and sister!

Got into my nail polish!

Sweet sisters!  (notice her hair!)

Happy Easter!

Loves her kitchen, animals and sister! 

OUR PRECIOUS GIRL!!!

Abigail, you're more precious than words can ever describe.  We love you with all our hearts and are so incredibly grateful for you!!!