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 This. Girl. - I love her.

Two is hard sometimes, you know that?  So fun and so taxing - all at the same time.  

This little person becoming their own human being, little by little. 

Our girl, she is very much her own person.  Stubborn, strong-willed.  But sweet and cuddly.  And SO much fun.  

Asking Jesus for help as we aim to shape this little being - allowing her to blossom, yet to obey.

In my frustration sometimes I imagine this will of hers standing up to something more substantial in the years to come (not just potty training or foods she dislikes), which gives me some relief - She'll stand strong to her faith being rocked; She'll ward off that idiot of a boy (they'll all be idiots in my opinion, I assume) who thinks he is worthy of her attention.

He has created her this way - our feisty, silly, sweet little girl.  I am so thankful.

{Photos thanks to Elena Brown}