On July 28, 2011, at 3:05 p.m., Maizey blazed into this world. While on one hand it seems a lifetime ago, on the other, I can't believe how swiftly time passed. She is, at two, truly coming into her own. Following pal Karyn's lead, we gave her a little 2-year quiz, to be repeated annually. Here are the results.
- Where do you live? Milford
- Where do you go to school? Daddys work
- Name the members of your family. Devon, Miss Allison, Mommy, Natalie, Daddy, Tip
- What is your favorite color? Blue
- What is your favorite toy? Ummmmmm...babydoll
- What is your favorite fruit? Blueberries
- What is your favorite vegetable? Raspberries
- What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Mini-Wheats
- What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Turtles
- What do you want for your birthday dinner? Paul
- What is your favorite drink? Toshie milk
- What is your favorite animal? Elephants
- What is your favorite book? Turtles. (Mom: "That's not a book. What does grandma read you?") No, David
- What is your favorite song? Please and Thank You
- What is your favorite thing to do with Mommy? Play puzzles (we rarely play puzzles)
- What is your favorite thing to do with Daddy? Play turtles (the turtle obsession began in Florida and hasn't abated)
- What is your favorite thing to do outside? Get wet (she hates the sprinkler)
- What is your favorite thing to do inside? I went through the cave at golfing
- Who is your best friend? Daddy (ouch)
- What do you want to be when you grow up? Firefighter (chosen from a list of options which included a mama, doctor, teacher, dancer and painter)
She loves swimming, raspberries, blueberries, popsithicles, mini-wheats, books, mom, dad and kip. Her penchant for french fries and cheese is still going strong. She just started watching television and enjoys Sesame Street, old Disney cartoons (Chip and Dale, Donald Duck, and Goofy), and Dora. She is a little bed bug and spends hours in it, crooning away, carrying on conversations with herself and reading books. Naptime or bedtime tears are rare. She isn't in undies yet, but often requests to use the "potty." And, as you see, has uncovered a fancy for tutus.
Today, we'll celebrate Mary Elizabeth Spurgeon. I will marvel at her, and my capacity to love. I will thank Will for his life-giving tendencies and dedication to his family. I will consider the good fortune we've experienced. We have health. Loving relatives. Security. And each other.
Happy Birthday, Maizey, and thank you for making my life so different. And more fulfilling.
