Dear Sutton,

You are TWO! Its hard to look back and think that two years ago our lives existed without your little self.

Two has definitely been a turning point for you as far as your attitude, personality and will power go, some days I am certain you think you’re 15 already. As I sit here and write I can hardly keep my eyes open. You  woke up about an hour early today, you screamed up and down the aisles of Hy-Vee and Wal-Mart, we had to cancel lunch with grandma, then you screamed all the way home. Why? I am still not sure. Only then to battle me for two hours on taking a nap, a battle which I eventually lost, and proceed to challenge every.single.thing. I said all day. Thank goodness your daddy is home. And thank goodness for caffeine.

We see such a huge personality this past year, it has been amazing to see more of your little self come out each and every day. I think that I could write a novel if I tried to record all the funny, smart, surprising, ridiculous things that come out of your mouth each and every day. Your daddy and I laugh many times a day at the things you say, remember, and catch on to. We are amazed at your vocabulary and memory. You are able to put everything into the right context and it is amazing having such a lengthy conversation with a two year old. You LOVE to watch and read Dora and you have caught on to the Spanish language so quickly. You can count to eight in Spanish and use about ten Spanish words and phrases in every day conversation right now. The other morning I walked into your bedroom and you greeted me by saying, “Buenos Dias, mommy!.” Life with you is Never dull.

Some of your very favorite things to eat are broccoli (still), any vegetable, mac and cheese, chicken strips, black olives and oatmeal. You are off the charts for height and weight, the doctor is always surprised that you keep growing so fast. You are solid and strong, you are built tough and you don’t get hurt or cry easily. You love to read, you could sit and read books all day every day. You soak in every ounce of knowledge you can and you Never forget a thing. Mommy is learning to watch her tone of voice as well as what she says all.the.time. because you are constantly listening and watching how I interact with daddy and anyone else.

You are the little mom with all of your friends, you are bossy and outgoing. You are very particular about certain things and you like things done Your way. You are becoming quite the negotiator when it comes to getting what you want, and I will admit, sometimes I am not quite sure how to answer your challenges. You love your daddy and you have him wrapped around your little finger. He adores you and you two are the best play mates I have ever seen. The minute he walks in the door you want to rough house and run around, just what daddys are for. You are a mommas girl, though. You have always been my little side kick and you and I are the best of friends.

You love your Papa, Nana and Grandma. You and Nana have the best times playing and going all sorts of places together and she is your number one fan. You love to rough house with Papa and learn new things and explore with him. When Grandma is here you immediately bring out the books and you and her sit and read books for hours. You are a loved little girl by so many and you are so blessed.

As I think about your future, you becoming a big sister, being your parent and teaching you the right things, it can be so very overwhelming. Sometimes when I think about you and your relationship with Jesus, your future salvation, the thought of you going astray is almost too much for me to handle. But then I remember, Jesus loves you much more than I do and he can take much better care of you too. He has a plan for you and I am just here to guide you along the way, what a privilege it is to be your parent. I am so very excited to see what God has in store for your little life and big personality, the people you will touch, the people who will touch you, to see your walk with God. There is nothing in this world I could desire more than to see you keep learning to love Jesus like you already are, and never stop.

You little girl, have turned my world upside down in the most wonderful way. I was meant to be your mommy and you were meant to be mine. I am so thankful for your life and the joy you already bring. I pray we have so many more years with you to watch you grow. You are so loved.

Love,



Your momma