Growing up

Being with you more often this summer has alllowed me to really see ways in which you two are growing up. Caitlyn, you especially are doing so many things that I used to think would be years away. Here are a few I have thought of lately:
1.) You are now answering the phone!!! No more screening calls (ha!). You love to run and get to the phone first. You answer by saying "HI! This is Caitlyn."
2.) You can jump rope and hula hoop---really well!!
3.) You can put your own hair in a pony tail.
4.) You no longer take naps.
5.) Your friends are becoming extremely important to you and ask to be with them EVERY day.
6.) You ask more and more "why" and "how" questions.
7.) You want to help cook.
8.) You can make your own bed and love to do so "just to make me happy".
9.) You are now rolling your eyes when I say something you don't like!
10.) You listen to my conversations ( even when I don't know it) and will very often repeat what I have said verbatim.

Just today, you came up with the idea to measure you and Caroline on the back of a door every so often so we can see how quickly you are growing. I love the way you think of new ideas and challenge me to celebrate each new day. I wish I could slow down the process, but at the same time, it is so exciting to see you changing and learning and becoming who God has created you to be!