Happy Birthday Peanut!!

That's right, Charlize is 2 today. What an amazing 2 years it's been. We love our little social butterfly. She doesn't know a stranger and loves everyone she meets. She's become so flexible in being in different places. Her vocab is exploding. She used a 6 word sentence today. She definately gives us a run for our money in training. Doing the same thing over and over after being told, "no". Takes a lot of patience and persistence but we're hopeful that the results of obedience will come. Speaking of training, she cannot get enough of "potty training". Several times after only a minute out of site I've found her with clothes and diaper off climbing onto the toilet. Hmmm, it'd be great if she would chose to do this when she actually needs to go, not right after. =) But glad she's interested. Think we'll start more after the move.

Our best present was getting Daddy home. He got here Sat and Grandma came today! We met some friends at a park to celebrate the big day. It's kinda neat to be able to celebrate our last day with only one daughter. We can't wait for the second one but are so thankful and have enjoyed every day with Charlize. Sunday I was reminded of the importance of talking to and teaching even the little ones. Last week as we drove away from church I pointed up at the lit up cross and told Charlize that symbol was there to remind us of Jesus. This week, after 7 days of not bringing up the topic, like usual as we left the parking lot Charlize called out, "Bye, church, bye toys." and then looked up at the cross, "Bye Jesus". It's amazing what sticks.