The Many Faces of Almost 2

Walker Daniel McGinley, one year ago you were this chubby-cheeked smiley, little guy who was in the 9th percentile of being kinda small for your age. You loved your milk, you sleept through the night. You were our pride and joy. You were the face of a miracle.

TODAY

Today, you are 1-week away from you and Eli's 2nd birthday! And boy, do you have some faces....

 You are one of the happiest toddlers I've ever witness. Not afraid of a thing. You love to climb things of course. What boy doesn't? But you also love TEA to drink now and JUICE (juice boxes = mess). You love meat just like your daddy.

We now know what a terrible temper you have and Mommy is ashamed to say it but it definitely comes from your Atchison / italian side of the family. But your pretty easy to please.

 You love books, which makes Mommy happy. Mommy loves children's books and she smiles everytime you bring one to her to read to you.

 Walker, you love to swim. I think you were a fish in your previous life. Definitely not scared to slide or go under water. And you love strangers. You tell them you love them. You wave at them. You are the perfect Wal-mart child who engages everyone in conversation as they walk by.....scary....and old people love you.

 Is this a good picture of what the future is going to be like with your "shishy"? You look like your about to strangle her. I'm sure her paybacks are coming....fast. But she smiles at you when you talk to her. You like to stack your dvds on her and she smiles at you still. She loves you alot big brother.

Happy (almost) 2nd birthday, Walker Daniel. You are still what we live for and your a reminder of hope for us and anyone who is struggling. I hope one day you know how much you are loved. Every day, you are a reminder to me that I almost didn't get to have you in our arms. I cannot imagine life without you and your brother's time with us. And because I'm reminded this each day, I'm not quick to loose my temper with you. I take the time to sit and listen to find out your needs. You, my love, have made me a better, more appreciative parent. You gave me patience. I love you-
Mommy