Happy Birthday, Baby Girl! You are 2 today. Even though you have recently come out of your shell and begun to show us the character you are becoming, these pictures capture your pensive nature. Always seeming to be deep in thought, analyzing every situation, you fit right in with this family of thinkers and feelers. You are the most peaceful child of our 4 living up to the meaning of the name Preslie, "peaceful spirit."
Some things that can really get you going and show your silly side are Daddy playing guitar, music of any kind, Yo Gabba Gabba, Elmo, playing games with your siblings like red light green light or simon says, Papa teasing you, or uncle Matt throwing you around like a rag doll. Noni was in town this week and while the older kids were at VBS, you hung out with just me, Noni and aunt Jeka. You started talking up a storm, even barking orders for the kids to "buckle up," when we picked them up from church. You are a smart cookie and I know when your vocabulary catches up with your tongue we are in trouble!
You love all of your siblings, but seem to go to your big brother Jesse most when you are hurt or in need of comfort. I think that is because we have taught him that he is his sisters' protector and that when any of them are hurt he should go over to them, lift them up, and comfort them with a hug. He takes the role seriously, and it is making a difference in how all of the girls see him. Sure they all still fight sometimes, but overall, he is tender with them and they adore him. Shelby is the natural first-born care-taker of you all and she will comfort you in the middle of the night when you cry out, sometimes pulling you into her own bed, or even change your diaper if it is needed. Sometimes you come downstairs with her in the morning fully dressed with a fresh diaper. You can just see the trust in your eyes when you look at your oldest sister. Priceless! Right now, I am sitting on the porch watching you and Lucy, your "almost Irish twin" {only 18 months apart}, run around the yard and play in the kiddie pool. You all are best friends, just like Shelby and Jesse are and it is a joy to see you so close. Yes, you attack each other over toys resulting in hair-pulling or biting sometimes, but it is evident how much you love each other. I hope that never changes!
We love you Preslie Janell! Happy Birthday, baby of the family, but baby no more...
