Two forgotten memories:
– the true intensity of a contraction.
– the haze and emotions that come with sleepless nights.
Two favorite phrases:
– “ov you mama” (Love you Mama)
– “A-ey go fasss” (Hailey goes fast!)
Two current favorite foods:
– Whole apples.
– Avocado (Ah-CA-do!)
Two favorite books:
– Dora the Explorer.
– Shel Silverstein ‘Where the Sidewalk Ends’
Two bedtime habits:
– Always jumps off the bed and runs to Koda for a hug, kiss and “nigh-nigh Koda.”
– Always checks to make sure she has baby, blanket, water and TWO pacis.
Two current frustrations:
– She tries to run from me in parking lots.
– Pulling my hair when she is tired or frustrated.
Two quirks:
– Hates getting messy and will ask for napkins to clean up.
– Falls in love with shoes. Right now it’s boots. Only boots.
Two points of recent pride:
-Seamless transition to school and how the teachers tell me she is so helpful & kind.
-Listening (usually) when I ask her to obey me (put that back, don’t touch, come here).
Two favorite songs:
– ABCs
– You Are My Sunshine (our song)
Two favorite activities:
– Making play-dough balls and letters.
– Playing with dry pasta, cups and bowls.
Two baby habits:
– Pacifiers for bedtime and the car.
– We still use the baby bath tub!
Two big girl habits:
– No more high chair ever. Uses utensils and regular cups at home.
– Manners. Uses please, thank you and sorry regularly without being asked.
Two funny traits:
– The girl loves to sleep. She even sometimes asks to night-night before it’s time.
– Her faces. Love her excited/surprised, wide-eyed, open-mouthed OH expression.
Two favorite games:
– Hide and seek.
– Ashes, ashes we all fall DOWN.
Two favorite chores:
– Carrying the mail.
– Handing me the utensils from the dishwasher to put up.
Two things that have melted my heart recently:
– Unsolicited hugs and kisses out of the blue just because “ov you.”
– She pointed a cut on my knee and said “oh no, mama boo boo” and kissed it.
TOO many laughs, to count.
TOO much love to put into words.
TOO much personality to capture.
TWO people that never knew what they were missing until she made us parents.
TWO incredible years on Sunday.
and TO many, many, many more birthdays spent together.
Happy birthday Hailey; we love you!
Shari says
Aww, this is so sweet. Happy Birthday to your adorable little girl! 🙂
Corinne says
Happy Birthday Hailey! She is just adorable. Enjoy every minute!
Layne says
Brittney- Check out http://www.mommystickers.com they make a magnet decal for you car for toddlers to put their hand on while you’re loading/unloading stuff into the car. It’s a genious idea and works great! My friend Jamie made them for her kiddos- she has other decals and magnets for each stage from pregnancy to big kiddos!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I love this! Happy Birthday to Hailey!!
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says
Happiest of birthdays sweet girl!
Karen says
Happy, Happy Birthday little Hailey!! You have done an amazing job, Brittany and she’s only 2 years old. She is such an adorable & sweet little girl. Wishing her a great birthday weekend from Keely and I.
Whitney says
Such a cute post!! What a sweet little girl! Ready for baby number TWO?! 🙂 haha
Erica says
She looks like one of the happiest kids ever. I’m sure it’s because she has such wonderful parents. Happy Birthday Hailey!
Sherry says
Wow! Love it! Can’t wait to be there to celebrate both our girl’s birthdays!
Brittany from CountingMyCupcakes says
This is so sweet!!! Happy almost birthday Hailey!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
So sweet!! Happy Birthday sweet girl!!!
Kathy says
SWEET! Happy Birthday Hailey!! Brittany, are you already asking yourself where does the time go? It will keep going faster and faster. They grow at the blink of an eye! Enjoy!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Oh man, she sounds like the cutest little girl with so much personality and seems to be so well behaved! Great job mom and dad! And Happy Birthday sweet girl!
Kelli H says
Love this post! I can’t believe it’s been 2 years! I remember when you revealed you were pregnant! Happy Birthday, to H!
Christine@ Apple of My Eye says
Love this post! You got the CUTEST picture of her!
Sara says
I loved this post and cannot believe it’s been two years! Happy birthday beautiful girl!
Lisa says
SO precious Brittany! She is beautiful and growing so fast! Happy Birthday to Hailey!!
Lauren K says
Happy Birthday to your sweet baby girl!! And to you too…I know it’s coming up soon!
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
How is she possibly two already?! Happy Big Birthday Hailey!
Michelle says
Aww – so sweet! Happy Birthday to your little lady.
Ali says
Happy Birthday to Hailey! That was such a sweet post. I am only 6 months postpartum and I couldn’t even begin to remember a contraction and I have only happy memories about my labor and delivery! Crazy huh?!
Jenny says
Such a sweet post! What a great way to document some memories that you can look back on later in life 🙂
Amanda says
What a sweet post 🙂 Hope you all have fun celebrating!
Lauren B. says
Happy Birthday Hailey! What a sweet and creative post- it totally choked me up.
Chantal says
Can’t believe she’s two now!! Happy birthday!
nicole @ making good choices says
happy birthday hailey!! what a sweet,sweet post!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
SO sweet- happy two years to her! We also used the baby bathtub for way too long- we had the inflatable one and it was perfect up to 2 or 2 1/2! It was safe, saved water, kept her contained… 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Such a cute post! Happy Birthday Hailey!
Hallie@ChasingHallie says
Happy Second Birthday Hailey!
I can’t believe she is turning 2 (and that Molly will be in a few weeks)! Yikes…it is going by SO FAST!
Emily S says
happy birthday Hailey! two is pretty awesome!
Kelly @ Runmarun says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAILEY!!!! Has it really been 2 years? Enjoy your weekend!!!
Mer says
How sweet! Happy 2nd!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Oh my gosh this is so cute!!! Happy birthday Hailey!!
Courtney @ Don't Blink. Just Run. says
Aww, what an AWESOME post! I love it!
Happy Birthday sweet girl!
Elle says
Happy Sweet Birthday Hailey!!!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
I LOVE this! Happy happy birthday, Hailey darling!
char eats greens says
Such a beautiful post for a beautiful little girl!!!!
John J. says
So well said from such a loving attuned Mother. Sure did enjoy spending the TWO birthday with you and Hailey! Thanks for the invite.
Jane Preston says
What a wonderful tribute to a beautiful and well-rounded two year old. Happy Birthday Hailey!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Best birthday tribute ever!!! Happy belated birthday, H!!!
Jane T. says
What a cutie! Happy birthday 🙂
I also used to ask to go to bed – my mom says even in elementary school I would put PJs on and ask if it was bedtime yet so I could go to sleep. Still love going to sleep, actually 🙂