A baby no more

Rylee was born on May 29, 2008. My little baby was perfect. I remember just staring at her and soaking up every little ounce of babyness. And now, two years and 3 months later, out of what seems like nowhere - my little baby disappeared and a toddler took her place. She doesn't have that baby tummy, or the baby face. She speaks words, and sometimes sentances. She chooses what she wants to eat and drink -- and usually changes her mind a couple times. She says "I wuv you, mama." She bounces and jumps and sings and throws fits. She's a bonafide toddler. My heart rejoices at the little person she's becoming, but quietly weeps for the baby she no longer is. Good thing I soaked it all up then, now it's time to soak up this phase. All too soon, it'll pass as well into only memories and photographs. Such is the life of motherhood, I guess....

Our adorable baby ....

Our beautiful toddler