Reena will be two years old next week. We have decided that we will not pull off another tiring birthday celebration. This time it will be a real small celebration in school.

I have been explaining to her daily that her birthday is coming. I am guessing she understands the basic idea of what I have been saying.

She has been repeatedly saying, "Reena birthday cake? Sing birthday song? I want see Reena birthday cake?"

And I will show Reena the picture of her birthday cake (courtesy of the baker, my friend).

Reena will then gleam in excitement as she sings a birthday song while clapping her hands.

It seems like it was just yesterday when I had the c-section, felt her first kick, saw her in the sonogram.


And now here she is, engaging in
active conversations with me, expressing her needs and wants verbally and potty training.

I underestimate how fast time literally flies.

I am looking forward to her birthday. I am looking forward to watch her grow.

I am so happy to see her entering the next stage of her life and I pray that Reena will before making every decision big or small make a prayer to ask Allah for His guidance, help and blessings.

I love you Reena