Taelor is 2 1/2...Happy 1/2 Birthday!

Happy half birthday my little princess. You are now 2 1/2, I still can't believe you are growing up so fast, talking so much and growing into your little self. You amaze us everyday with your funny little personality and your cute little ways. I was looking back on some journals that I wrote to you when you were in my belly and when you were first born and here are a few of my words and quotes from my entries to you then:

Saul and I are so excited about our little one that will be due December 28. We found out we were pregnant on May 7th. We took 4, yes 4 pregnancy tests just to make sure it was correct. Remember miracles do happen, the little one inside my tummy is our little miracle. (July 7, 2006)

We officially found out yesterday we are going to be the proud parents of a baby girl! (Aug 9,2006)

We have officially decided on her name, it will be,
Taelor Madison Williams (Sept 9, 2006)

Our little Christmas present decided to wait and will join us after all the craziness has died down. But that is ok with us, but we are still anxiously awaiting her arrival.Today is her due date but she is just too cozy in my belly and has not wanted to join us yet. (Dec 28,2006)

Our little miracle has arrived!!!Taelor Madison Williams was born on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 12:19 am (Jan 5, 2007)

As for Taelor, well she is quite a character with such a wonderful personality already. She is a very curious little girl already, and is very active. (Jan 23, 2007)

We can already tell what her personality is going to be like. She has lots of energy, seems to be little Miss independent already, likes to know what is going on around her, loves to talk (wonder who she gets that from?) (Feb 18, 2007)

She is attached to her little pink blankie already. (May 9, 2007)

Ok, so as I look back at all these entries it is making me cry. These moments just seem like it was yesterday but I realize that time has just flown by. I love you Taelor, you mean the world to daddy and me. Your cute little determined personality is what makes you YOU! Your smile brightens up my day, when you come up to me and say "I love you mommy" it melts my heart. You have grown into a little girl learning all that life has to offer you. You are stubborn and SO strong willed that I know you will be a great leader in life. You are a GREAT sister and you love your little brother so much, always looking out for him and sometimes trying to be his mommy too! You have learned so many things, so many words, and best of all you have made me a proud Mommy. I love you for all you are, even on your tough days because believe me the last few months you have tested me over and over. You are still clingy to mom, but you are learning to let go and be a big girl and do things on your own. You are anal just like your daddy and sometimes is drives me crazy! You love to help clean around the house (you are your daddy's daughter for sure). You are into Cinderella (or Cinderena as you say), you love your dolls, tea parties, dress up and just being girlie. We are going through a whiney stage at the moment that I sure hopes to go by soon! I love all these things about you!

I know, she is only 2 1/2 but I feel that by the time she turns 3 she will no longer be my "baby" anymore and she will be just a "big" girl. It breaks my heart and it makes me smile at the same time. Life is on the fast lane and I really would like it to be in the slow lane, but even though we seem to move at fast pace, I am trying to enjoy each and every moment! I love you my little princess. In another 6 months you will be 3!! I look forward to watching you grow into the wonderful little girl you are. You will always be my little girl!