"Just like You"

I hope you get a daughter just like you. It's a common saying uttered under the breath of many parents. Maybe it's even said outloud. I think I heard this saying when I was a teenager but I can't be entirely sure. I might have just heard it on a movie or show. In any case, I know I heard it somewhere.
At the young age of two, I see many of my attributes in my daughter. Sometimes it amazes me that she does the things I used to do when I was her age. I'm sure many of things are just typical for two yeard old girls but it still surprises me to see her doing things I know I did as well.
Lane writes in our books and proudly shows her drawings to us. I don't mind because these moments won't last for long and one day I will treasure those little scribbles with fond memories.
She insists on putting on my clothing and giggles in delight. The other night, I saw these tiny bright pink fingerprints on my bathroom drawer -

Lane helped herself to my makeup. Apparently her little stash of age appropriate makeup wasn't enough and she had a blast with my red lip liner. She ruined it in the process.
After she had a bath, who could be angry at that adorable toddler face?

While I'm having fun watching her learn about being a girl and doing things I did at her age, I hope she doesn't have to learn by making the same mistakes I did. But if she does, I hope she always knows that she has a family here to support her through any decisions and choices she makes.

Daddy Daughter

Andrew has taken Lane for Daddy-Daughter photos last year and this year. Last year he went a bit overboard when ordered his photos. I couldn't complain because we have a ton of poses to choose from and we can't get that moment in time back except by looking at photos. I'm not sure what we will do with all the photos but I'm sure we'll figure out something through the upcoming years.
This year Andrew only purchased the $10 package. We still have a ton of photos but only one pose. I think he choose a great one - it shows Lane as she is at this age and the intimate relationship they have...I'm thrilled to see the two of them together. I anticipate a relationship that will continue to be filled with love and laughter. These yearly photos will be a reminder of that relationship.

Piggy Tales

Lane's hair is finally long enough for piggy tales. She is 20 months old and sporting her new hair style. She doesn't sit still for long so having even pig tails is out of the questions. Lane admires herself in the mirror when it's done though.