Sugar and Puppy Dog Tales...: Chloe at 2

Written on 12/2: Sooo, the very same day I decided to take a bloggy break, I realized that I never wrote a Chloe at 2 years post. What is wrong with me? Just another sign that my head is not in the game. Before the moment slips further away, I am going to write about Chloe at this lovely time in her life. Maybe it will be a good "return to blogging" post.
Here is my transition back to blogging post...

Dearest Chloe Jane,

Oh, my little girl! You are a wonder! Everyday, I find something new to adore about you. I can't really say that you are all that different from your brothers- it's not a night and day comparison. But you have your own unique vibe, just as both of your brothers do.

One of the most notable things for me, as your mommy, is that you bring out a different side of me as a parent. I had never felt left out of the boys club that existed in this house before you came along. Truth be told, I kind of liked being the only female in the household. But since your arrival, it's been very cool to have a girlfriend around.

I often feel like you and I have some wonderful secret that we share. Like, hey, these boys just don't get this. I am certain that it is my imagination at work but it's fun anyway!

In some ways, you are very girly. You definitely like compliments, you can be very dainty about things, you know how to pull the "I'm little and delicate" card when needed. At the same time, you can hold your own with the boys. You do not shy away from a fight. Half of the time, one or both of your brothers are crying because you've taken a toy or bestowed a bite. You are not one to come running to mommy or daddy as your first line of defense. You like to take care of business.

You like to take care of lots of things: clean up, passing on orders, correcting me when I'm not doing something correctly. It is hilarious but I hope you don't allow an insistence on things being just so to get the best of you.

You love to sing, dance, play, run, scream, color, laugh, CLIMB, prove me wrong, get naked, get dressed, give hugs and "tisses", talk on the phone, pee on the potty, sneak over to the laptop, boss your brothers, and play outside. You also love stories and puzzles.

You are a versatile playmate who can go from matchbox cars to dolls to kitchen to train table to whatever land of make believe your brothers are creating. You are quick to pick up on things...nothing gets by you. You are a great companion for any type of shopping or eating. As much as you love being in the middle of the action, you very willingly take a nap and I enjoy the story time lead-in to that.

You do NOT love being scolded or placed in timeout. You make the saddest pouty face. I almost can't take it.

You have lots of words, more than I can count. My favorite thing right now is that you always finish your thought about what you don't want to do with the word "anymore". Example: No see Santa anymoh! You also get very indignant if I put up the gate to the kitchen and don't let you in. You say, "Mommy, you yocka (lock) me out". It is funny and heartbreaking all at once. I could really go on and on about all the little things that make you who you are at 2.