Sam loves to wear a hat, any kind of hat, and will do so 24/7 if you let her. She enjoys playing dress up and will spend a good deal of time wearing either Ian's soccer cleats, daddy's flip flops or my dressy shoes around the house, completing the look with a bicycle helmet on her head. No room or staircase is off limits with her making the rounds. She will take my watch and wear it, load up her baby stroller with my purse and start circling the kitchen. I absolutely adore watching her in action and see what she will think of next. She is all girl and loves a good outfit change as much as the next person. I am no longer surprised when she has gone off and disappeared for a little and returns wearing something completely different than what I dressed her in. Unfortunately, this means the diaper has come off and is no longer part of the new ensemble. She loves to wear her pink, sparkly sunglasses, but only on top of her head. Most of the time, the sunglasses are upside down.Sam hates being cooped-up in the house too long and will 'take' Jeff on walks frequently. Her need to be out and about makes her a dream to run errands with and doesn't mind the constant getting in and out of the car. When she realizes we are getting ready to leave the house, she will start bringing each of us our shoes to put on and go "here mommy" or "here daddy" as she puts them on the floor and helps guide our feet in them. She does a quick walk around the house and grab a few things to put in the diaper bag; "here bag, bag, bag" until we take it from her and put it in the bag. We've had to leave the house with everything from several pinky dolls (her loveys), Ian's Cars computer, an Elmo balloon and more.
Her vocabulary has become something extraordinary. I know Ian didn't even come close to having this many words when he was turning two. Sam will put two words together and repeat them over and over again until we figure out what she is saying and help her get what it is she wants. Bonus if you can do this before she starts getting louder each time she repeats herself.
Sam is advanced for her age and entered the 'terrible twos' a long time ago. If you tell her "no" or when she does not get her way, her temper tantrums are hilarious. She'll stop crying/screaming, gently lower herself to the ground and lay head first pointing down. Only after she has placed herself on the floor in the proper temper tantrum position, she will then start crying/screaming again. You can't help but laugh when this display is put in action.Sam loves to people-watch and is just as happy hanging out seeing what others are doing as she is getting in the action. She will mimic the behavior of her brother and completely & utterly adores him. The hugs and kisses she gives Ian come freely and sitting on his lap is one of her most favorite places to be. Fortunately, Ian doesn't mind. The rest of us have to work hard to get a kiss from her.
She loves to color and is very proud of herself after each drawing. "Look, look" she'll say holding up her latest creation. If she's done something she is particularly proud of, she'll clap her hands and has a smile that goes from ear to ear. Sam is the best little helper around and enjoys emptying the dishwasher and filling it up again with the dirty dishes in the sink. She takes her step stool around the kitchen and will instantly pop up and be very quick to lend a hand.
Sam's smile lights up her face. Sam loves to drive with her window all the way down and faces the strong breeze coming through her window directly head-on. She is quick to laugh and loves to cuddle. She'll tell you what she wants to wear and let you know if you are on the approved list to do her hair or not. That list changes daily.I am so madly in love with my funny, adorable, sensitive, clingy, beautiful, charming, spirited, talkative cutie pie. She is my sunshine and brings me more joy and happiness than I thought possible.
Happy 2nd birthday Sam. Mommy and daddy love you very much!
How beautiful! Happy bday Sam
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