We spent an entire week together potty training. You never cease to amaze me with your ability to learn and lead. You not only trained in one day, but you did it with so much strength and determination that I can just tell that no matter what you do you will do it all the way.
Spending this time with you change my view of you. You aren't my little baby anymore, you are a big girl. You are goofy and spirited and you love to celebrate, dance, and cuddle.
One thing that I took for granted up until now are your eyes. You have your father's eyes. They are big and brown and are rimmed by the most beautiful thick eyelashes. Before you were born I swore that you would need to HAVE my eyes because they are my favorite feature. Of course nature had other plans and gave you brown eyes. At first I was sad because I wanted your baby blue eyes to stay and they darkened by your first birthday. This past week I couldn't love them more! They remind me of the sweetness and love that is all your dad. They are bright and excited. Caring and calm. All the things that I love about your dad and you are so incredibly lucky that you have his eyes.
Thank you for sharing this major milestone with me and for reminding me of just what an amazing little girl you are! I wish I could stop you from growing and sometimes I cry because I miss my squishy Ella baby, but then you do things that remind me that you growing up is amazing and special!
I love you so much, so much more than words could even express.
Love,
Mommy
