Two years

For Benicio.

Its hard to believe that I can now say I have a two year old. Time really does start to move faster. And every day brings so many new beautiful memories. Your vocabulary is exploding. In English and Spanish. You instantly try to repeat new words and phrases with such sincerity. You're bashful and earnest. And strong. You are so full of life and have such a strong, beautiful character. A product of honest love. My heart melts each time you say "Mama" and I laugh a bit when you cry out "Mommy" only when you want something out of reach. Or the way you call Mamamia "Mamai". Our days of just us will be wrapping up soon and our little world is going to be flipped. For good. In a whole new way just like you flipped ours. I know you will be an incredible brother. You're already helpful, eager to make us happy and help. I love you dearly.

Two sweet amazing years.



Two years. From crawling to walking to running.



Two years exploring new cities together









Two years cuddling dogs









Two years reading so many books and reading the same book so many times





Two years experiencing first snows



Two years full of giggles and silliness











Two years of sweetness