2 1/2 Years Old!

Yes, I'm a little late writing this post but Delia has been so busy being "two na na half" that I kept forgetting to sit down and type. It's crazy to think that Delia is now a little older than JGray was when she was born. Oh how time flies! Delia has grown into such a sweet, sassy, delightfully funny and imaginative little lady.

At 2 1/2 years old, Delia:

• Has the best laugh. It's contagious and impossible not to smile when you hear her giggle.
• Makes the funniest faces, especially when she's mad or trying really hard to make something work. She scrunches up her nose and tries to be so serious (but it's hard not to laugh at her).
• Is (almost) fully potty trained! Yes, this is a huge accomplishment and we're thrilled with how well she's doing. As luck would have it, bribery with princess underwear and skittles goes a long way with her. We've had our challenges--she doesn't like telling the ladies at the gym or at school that she needs to potty--but she's making great progress.
• Started preschool! Yes, our sweet girl is a big girl who goes to school. She loves school and really seems to enjoy her new independence. When you ask how her day was, she always responds, "GREAT!"
• Loves her "Bobby." Yes, she still calls John Grayson by the nickname "Bobby." Actually, most times she says, "My Bobby" and JGray is not happy when someone else (John or I) call him by that nickname. I keep hoping that this nickname will stick and she will use it to torture him when they're in high school :)
• Has the most beautiful hair. Yes, I have hair envy for a 2 1/2 year old, but it's just beautiful. She's kept those curls and how it's long and reaches the middle of her shoulders. We finally cut it (but just trimmed the ends) and it has grown since then. She still loves her hair bows and now specifies how she wants her hair done each day--one ponytail or two, bow or clip.
• Might be little but there is A LOT of personality crammed into that body! She's still tall, but I swear that she hasn't gained any weight since her 2nd birthday. She just gets taller and skinnier, but that hasn't stopped her personality from growing exponentially! She likes to do things by herself ("I do myself, Mommy!"). She also makes the funniest face when she's trying to be serious and make a point--she scrunches up her nose and opens her mouth (in a "Awww, Mom!" sort of way).
• Is so lovable. Delia gives the best hugs and kisses. And is very quick to say, "I love you too!" (even if you haven't said "I love you" yet).
• LOVES princesses, books about princesses, dress up (in princess dresses), tea parties, baby dolls, stuffed animals and everything girlie. She also loves to play outside, doesn't mind getting dirty and has been known to play too rough (she has a mean tackle, thanks to Daddy and big brother).

Delia, we love you so much and can't imagine life without your adorable face and giant personality!

Here are a few pictures of Delia at 2 1/2:

Delia's first hair cut (in July)

Delia and Mommy at a family wedding in July

At the beach in August