Love note to my children~Maria

I started to write this about 3 weeks ago. Before my memories fade, here's the first of 2 posts.

So the twins are now 2.5. Can you believe it? I can't. They amaze me everyday with what they learn. I wish I could remember everything they've done or said that has made me happy, sad, astounded and mad. So to put it in writing, here's how I see them both today.

Dear Maria,

You are my little spit fire and sweetheart. I adore your smile and the crinkle in your nose. You have the most adorable walk, always bouncing around like tigger. If I had a nickel for every compliment I have received for having such a beautiful daughter, I'd be a rich woman. Your eyes are amazing, so bright blue. You also have the cutest leggies, footies and belly in town. Even now, you comment on your own tiny hiney that we made a song about. Then again, doesn't mommy make songs up for just about anything, from Good Morning to potty stuff, to bedtime, to brushing teeth and eating cheerios. I think it's so funny that you've picked up my style of singing, always inserting claps, clicks with the tongue or popping noises to add some interest. You've also started clearing your throat more and more just to mimic me.
I love the fact that you sing along with me now and even sing to Mark. When you were just a little peanut in my arms in the NICU, I made up my first song for you.
Maria, Maria, who is Maria? She's the girl with the cute button nose, and cute little piggy toes.
My Maria Girl, My Maria Girl.
She's the girl with the beautiful eyes, the cute pinchable cheeks and she makes funny faces walkin' down the street.
My Maria Girl, My Maria Girl.
Oh yes, she's my Maria Girl, She's My Maria Baby, She's My Maria Girl.
You are as smart as a whip, remembering what you did days ago. You know so many songs, sing your ABCs and retain what you learn every day with ease. You are a little mommy to everyone especially Mark. You are so very loving and know in my heart will make an excellent mother one day. You hug and kiss Mark so much at times, that he has to fight you off. And I have to admit that for someone so petite, you give freakishly strong bear hugs.
You have a temper, since the day we brought you home. You are fiesty and passionate. When you don't get your way you WAIL (which doesn't even seem strong enough a word)! This goes right through all of us, but you certainly know to open your mouth when you are upset so perhaps you will grow up to be an excellent communicator (or opera singer).
I love the bond we share. I love the way we can look at each other and just giggle over the littlest and silliest things. I pray that we always share that closeness. I vow to try my best to keep it that way.
I love you my Maria, so very very much.
Mommy