Letter to My Daughter on her Second Birthday

Dear Keya

On your second birthday as we celebrate YOU I realize how much YOU have grown up in two years.

Its YOU who we are celebrating today .

Its YOU who chose to wear an outfit with birthday cake and ice cream cones .

Its YOU who made me realize that the "animal themed party " is just the perfect theme for your birthday .

Its YOU who decides what game we play ( tower of mega blocks or lego )

Its YOU who plays "mix mix" with a random spoon and bowl picked out of the dishwasher

Its YOU who makes the imaginary tea and brings it in a cup to me every morning

As you have grown up I realize YOU are an individual now.  An individual who is not only cute and beautiful  but also unique and awesome. And at times one who has strong opinions too . Those clear cut breakfast requests ( no cereal, more fruit loops ) and dinner requests ( no poli, more idli ) show your strong opinions. You try to make your own choices now ( most of the times ) .  Sometimes you throw a fit to not wear the outfit I picked for you  . Instead you choose to run around the house in just a diaper ( wet and soiled at times ) .

With your immense energy and cuteness , beautiful face and radiant smile you are truly an awesome little toddler growing up so fast .  You are so much fun to be around .

 As I see you grow and mature day by day I love you even more . As you develop likes and dislikes , explore and learn ,  accept and win challenges , struggle and fail sometimes.. I want you to know I will still love you, more and more , each day and everyday .

Happy Birthday My Two Year Old

Your Aai

                                     Today you are you

                                      That is truer than true.

                                       There is no one alive 

                                        Who is youer than you.

                                                       ---Dr. Seuss

P. S.

I am planning write a letter to my daughter each year on her birthday. It’s a great way to remember the little things that we often forget as our kids get older. Time just passes by way too quickly and their childhood is over before we know it. We have to cherish it while we can!