Sweet, sweet girl

I am a firm believer in that the "terrible two's" really don't exist, and it's moreso the 18 months-24 months that can prove to be the test. Although I have come up with this theory on my own, it seems to have held its weight for my two precious ladies. 

I think little Beebster was a prime candidate for my theory, and it has held true. She, however, started testing us quite early at about 9 months of age but I've noticed that she has mellowed out quite a bit since turning over the 2-year old milestone. I guess she has matured. Ha.

I really, truly do believe that it is the 18 months-24 months that is the pickle though. Although Maddie never tested us nearly as much as Faith, she also had her moments that almost all fell into that same age category as well. Faith of course has been our handful from the get-go, and I love that about her. She was making life slightly more difficult though for about a month or so there with her rebelling against the simplest things-- putting on her shoes, socks, getting her coat zipped, etc etc. Of course all of this was always followed up with the ever-so-popular (and ear piercing) teenage girl screech that she is famous for. 

Although the teenage girl screech is still a Beebster trademark, she has reverted back to now using it as a sign of delight again instead of distress. She hasn't had a Beebster time-out in weeks, and I honestly can't even remember the last time. 

She's always been our sweet little Beebster. And, feisty all at the same time. That's what makes up the Beebster personality! Now her sweetness is shining through more than ever. I love this age. She's so much fun. She went through her Da-da period the entire summer and fall, and now is all about her Momma. I love it! She and I went out for a walk yesterday afternoon while Cran stayed to start the ice cream sandwiches with Dan. It's always awesome to get the two of them by themselves, and Faith kept talking to me about Boo's and Baa's and the swamp creature. She's too funny. 

She's my simple little Beebster that requires just a few things in her life to make her happy: her Ernie. her cows and sheep. her Dee. her Da-da. and, her Momma. I couldn't imagine a better little sister for Cran (and, a better big sister to this new baby) or a sweeter little girl to be ours.