Happy 2nd Birthday Phoebe Joy . . .

My dear sweet Phoebe Joy,

I have been going through all of your old pictures today and I can't believe how much you have grown and changed. I remember praying for you for before I was even pregnant. I wanted so badly to have a little girl to call my own and to have you is truly a gift. I remember the moment you were placed in my arms and it feels like it was yesterday. Yet, two years have gone by and you have grown into an amazing little girl.

I often try to describe you to people that don't know you or haven't been around you in awhile and it's so hard. There aren't words that seem to say all that I want to say about you and I usually end up saying that Phoebe is just Phoebe. You are small and mighty; a true force to be reckoned with. You have a strong opinion and an even bigger personality. There is never any question that you know what you want and you are going to do all that you can to get it. I think you are one of the most determined people I have ever met. You have an ability to make me and everyone around you melt in your hands. You can charm even the most hardened hearts with your smile and wit.

This last year you have grown into a little girl with such ease. There is no baby in you anymore and it makes me sad. You have been determined to grow up as fast as you can from the moment you came into this world. You can run, jump and climb better than most kids older than you. I was amazed at how fast you learned to talk and how now you have something to say about everything. You don't let your small size or your age get in the way of anything. You will do anything your brother will do and it makes me proud.

I am so thankful that you came into this world. You are truly a gift from God and I often think that He is in heaven laughing at me as I try and handle you. He has a sense of humor because He gave me what I wanted and so much more than I could even have imagined.

You are forever my girl and I love you with all my heart.

Mama