Happy Birthday Paige!!

For Paige's second Birthday...


2 years ago on this day,
A baby girl came to stay.
With a strong little neck and strong little limbs,
You might have sworn she'd been going to the gym.
She stretched my stomach out left and right,
She pushed her legs with all her might,
That stretched out tummy didn't go away over night.


That first year is all a blur,
As she became a crawling, then cruising, then walking little girl.
"Hi" she would exclaim to customers at Second Cup,
And later she would say to Jen, "What's up?".
On her first birthday she was tentative of the cake,
A caterpillar design that took Amanda hours to bake,
Since then desserts are eaten with an enthusiasm you can't fake.


In her second year she did many fun things,
Running, sliding, and playing on swings.
2 trips to Edmonton were made by a plane,
Many a fond memory that we did gain.
She got to play with her best dog friend Abby,
Snuggling on the couch, feeding her treats and playing in a house not at all shabby,
But when we discovered dog food in her mouth we became a little crabby.


She also had many visitors from out west,
The place that we love second best.
Tyson and Lisa both were here in the fall,
Shortly after the infamous run in with the wall.
Jen and James come to visit at Easter without failing,
After a lot of excited e-mailing,
And at Easter dinner we noticed a younger Sarah Palin.


And of course there are Amy and Clara her 2 best friends,
With whom she could play to no end.
3 little girls born 6 weeks apart,
Sweet little girls that could melt your heart.
The moms can leave them to play without any fear,
Have coffee, talk, laugh, chat, and cheer,
(and even the occasional beer).


So many things to remember as we conclude this year,
So many sweet little things to hear,
Mommy's heart breaks as "I love you mommy" rings in her ear.
But that is why the blog is here.


So as the 3rd year begins, we'll capture every stage,
Of a little blonde sweetheart living on Page.