08 May 2013

Happy Birthday New Kid

Dear Sweet Baby Girl,
We really can't call you new kid anymore . . . after 3 years you aren't so new! I just re-read the post I wrote last year for your 2nd birthday predicting milestones that you would hit this year and boy did you hit some big ones this year. Soon after your 2nd birthday we moved you and your sister in together to share a room and in just the last few weeks you have transitioned to your big girl bed. What a great way to roll into your 4th year.

You love to cuddle and are very much a Momma's girl lately. You are kind and sweet to all but have learned to hold your own more and more. Last summer we started calling you Baby Tiger because you look so cute and kind and then you will attack when someone gets too close to you. You are still that way and will lie in wait for someone to get close and then BAM - Baby Tiger!

Talk, talk, talk . . . you love to talk. You tell us everything and take your time doing it. You tell lots of stories; not necessarily true stories but you sound confident when you tell them and we enjoy them. You will talk to anyone nearby whether they are listening or not and your sweet voice will draw them in. One of the cutest things about your stories is your lack of understanding of  time frames. Most stories start with "yesterday, when I was a baby . . . ."

You started school this year and to noon's surprise you have really jumped right in and taken the learning process to heart. All the teachers were excited to have you and you have proven to be a great addition to the school - although a bit bossy at times! You're only a "half-day" kid but you make the most of your busy mornings.

What a big year it has been for you. We are all very excited to celebrate your birthday and know it will be a great day for all of us. You bring joy to our lives every day! 

Much love to you baby girl, Mom

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