Double the Fun...

Double the cupcakes
Double the food
Double the presents
Double the friends
Double the hedgehogs
Double the Happy Birthday singing
Double the F.U.N.

Dela: A Full Year

Wow! Today you turned One...

It has been a big year. You came along and we became a family of four.  Lilly had a sibling (that for the most part she loves), we bought a bigger home and I became a stay at home mom.    

You are so different from your sister.  You rarely talk and are sometimes so quiet I forget you are in the room.  You aren't walking yet and still prefer to just crawl as fast as you can.  There aren't many things that you don't eat which is great because I can't stress out about another one of my kids being a picky eater.Oh and you still only have 2 teeth.

You are such an easy baby.  I guess that might come from my experience at being a mom for the second time and having a more relaxed attitude but you really are such a joy.

I remember what it was like before you when it was just the three of us but with you here I can't imagine our life without you.  I hope that this year is just as exciting as the first year has been.

3, 3, How Can That Be?

Lillybug!  Today you are turning 3.  Wow! Where to begin?

You are a beautiful, smart, funny and defiant little girl.
You never eat but have energy for days.  Literally you run until you crash and burn.
You are a sponge and soak up everything we teach you.
You are extremely busy with dance and gym and soon we will be adding soccer to the mix as well.  You like everything so far and are always excited to go.
You love your sister but I do find you being mean to her on a regular basis.
You love to call all of your people on the phone but they usually cannot understand what you are saying.  You have a great vocabulary and can talk well but for some reason you shut down as soon as the phone is to your ear.
You were completely potty trained until this past weekend when you regressed.  Not sure what is going on but we are trying hard to get back on track.
You finally went over the 30 lb mark and are tipping the scales at 31.  (we will measure you tonight on your chart to see how tall you are)
You are saying the funniest things these days.  The latest one is "Whew, that was a close one".

All in all you are pure joy.
Yes, you can test my patience but I would never trade you in.
Happy third birthday sweet girl!