Happy Birthday Arkie Charlotte

My little baby girl is 2, and I can't quite believe she hasn't always been in my life and how fast 2 years has gone. 

2 years ago today I was just lying with her marveling at the fact that I had a little girl and a safe and healthy baby.  I tried not to think too much ahead about what life might have in store for her (and me) because I knew then that she would be my last baby and I just wanted to hold her, and take it all in. I still just want to hold her and stop the clock, sometimes I would give a lot just to be back in that bed that first night with her, so quiet, so peaceful, so happy, with all the unknown ahead of us. 

But then, watching this big personality develop in front of me - and seeing how comfortable she is with herself and others, and how much she makes this family of four laugh, is also a joy to watch and gives me hope that maybe I don't have to worry too much (...just yet).

Love you Baby Girl, so so much