Dear August,
Happy birthday to my sweet, busy little girl! I can't explain how fast this year has gone by. I can not believe how big you are! You are ALL over the place. So busy trying to walk, cruising all over the house...usually at Loralye's expense. Most days, you are using a chair, or Veda's little table as a walker...running your sister over on a regular basis. I knew even during my pregnancy that you were a much more dominant personality than your relaxed, quiet little sister. You are also a big fan of stealing LJ's bottles, tackling her and grabbing her little chubby face. Every time we tell you "no no" and do the sign language, you just chuckle at us with that belly laugh...in other words saying "haha...yeah right...I am way too cute for that!" You are slowly trying to walk, but you stand and think about it, giggle and then sit back down. But, it certainly won't be long!! You are always so busy, rushing along to the next milestone. And you typically spend a good amount of "nap time" in your crib, practicing your new talents.
As you have grown, the entire family has noticed something VERY special about you. When you and your sister were first born, LJ looked so much like your Uncle Siwwy to us. But, as you both have grown over the past year, you have become his spitting image! It is absolutely crazy how much you look like him. Sometimes, I just sit and stare at you because its just like he is looking right back at me. It is such a comfort and its something so special that only you have. There are many times you give me that mean mug look and all i can do is giggle and say "okay auggie, quit giving me that James face!" And you seem to mimic his personality as well...you challenge me daily! You are my more stubborn child, and you do what you want, when you want...much like your big sissy Veda!
You have been such a blessing to your daddy and I. You constantly keep us laughing and on our toes. The O'Neill house would be much too quiet without your wild personality in the house. I am so thankful for you and all of the joy you have brought to me over the past year. I can not wait to see where your funny little ways will take us over the next year! I love you so much sugar bear!
Dear Loralye,
Happy Birthday my rosy-cheeked little girl! I can't believe how far you have come in the past year. Your delivery and the first 2 weeks of your life were tough on all of us! A horrible birth experience, with a broken collar bone and re-hospitalization because of jaundice. For the first 3 weeks, we could tell you and your sister apart because you were completely bruised from the neck down. :( I felt so awful for you...and guilt over the fact that I was the one who chose that delivery for you, without knowing it would have been that bad. I have to admit, I tend to baby you more than your other sisters, because I feel like you are so fragile. You tend to get a few more cuddles from me, mostly because you are EXTRA cuddly, but also because you are my tender-hearted, sweet little baby. While August is so much like your big sissy, you are quite the opposite. You are so laid back and quiet. And you let the girls poke at you and sometimes literally walk all over you. And rather than fight back, you usually come crawling to me crying because Auggie has, once again, stolen your bottle. You love to just sit and cuddle more than anything...and I love it! You have the best little cuddles and the most kissable little cheeks!! While Auggie would much rather be crawling all over the house, biting fingers and yelling babbles from her crib, you would prefer to sit and cuddle quietly...or sleep through sissy's babbles.
You have always been a little bit behind August when it comes to physical milestones, but that's just another thing that makes you special. You take your time, worry mommy to death and then all of a sudden, you just catch up and its like you never got behind! Right now you are standing and trying to walk, just like Auggie...and you are getting very good at it...very quickly! I have to say, my favorite thing about you physically is that little gap between your 2 front teeth. It is SO CUTE!!! Every time you giggle, I have to giggle back because of that sweet little gap...just like your daddy's!
While you are the baby of the family, I have a feeling you are going to be the most mature of all the girls. You are so smart, and I think your relaxed little personality will give you plenty of time to take in the world around you and learn a lot. Daddy and I talk about your sweet little personality all the time. We are so thankful to finally have a calm one in the family! I am looking forward to watching you grow, and just sitting on the couch with you while we just giggle and shake our heads at your crazy sisters! I love you sweet cheeks.
I love both of you girls so much! I always had my life planned out a certain way, and I never even considered the possibility of having twins! But, I am SO SO BLESSED that God decided differently. My life would be incomplete without both of you. You have helped mommy through a tough year and you have continued to teach me what love is all about and how important every single moment is. I cherish and thank God for every breath you take. You are amazing girls and I hope that both of you and your big sissy grow up to be the best of friends. I would say I can't wait to watch you grow up, but I can. I really CAN wait! This year has gone by so fast, and my biggest prayer is just that time can slow down and I can really soak in every aspect of your lives. Happy birthday girls! Mommy loves you.
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