Deeeee-lightful!

I have no explanation for this phenomena, but Victoria has become the most deeeee-lightful child! I will of course provide some examples so you can share in the delightfulness of my toddler. Who said the twos were terrible?

1. Happy, happy, happy every morning. It is just sheer and utter joy that oozes out of her when I wake her up from slumber. She lets me change her diaper without fighting; she lets me brush her teeth -- and in fact will brush her own after i'm finished....oh and brushes her teddy bear pinky's teeth as well; she lets me comb and style her hair while chattering away and sometimes singing; she thanks me for everything I do for her (styling her hair, putting her socks on, giving her milk....etc...), she follows me around and talks to me in her adorable voice, she never fusses about going to daycare and happily allows me to turn off the tv so she can get into her car seat and go there. (this is a night and day difference from about 2 months ago)

2. She plays so well with other kids! We take her to the playground and the mall play areas regularly. She has just blossomed and become quite the social butterfly. She isn't fearful of bigger kids nor crowds and will just push her way through to get what she wants. She delicately balances that with politeness for other children and encourages other kids to try new things and take turns!

3. I haven't seen a tantrum in months! We rarely have to tell her "no" anymore.....she understands the ground rules in the house and abides by them pretty darn consistently!

4. Last but not least, she is such a little tomboy. I cherish this because I know that I was forced into tomboyhood via three bratty little boys (BG, Zeke & Garrett :)). I am now convinced that perhaps it was genetic code, not the bratty boys that caused this. Seeing Victoria's fearlessness and athleticism makes me wonder if it is nature, not nurture, that causes this! I have to say that though most parents stress out because of this fearlessness....I find comfort in knowing that I have a strong-headed and strong-willed little girl that will NOT backdown. That's my girl!!!! And the funniest part about it is that she does all of this while decked out in pink with ribbons in her hair!