Bug turns 3

Happy birthday to my sweet little BUG!

You are such a funny girl. You always have been; I guess that is the one thing about you that really sticks out. Or maybe it's your sweet, cuddly ways that stick out. No wait, it's your tender, sensitive spirit that pops up out of nowhere-- usually in the midst of all your silliness!
Well, you got me. I guess those all are some of my favorite things about you.


Despite the fact that we are having a rough go at it lately with all of your...., hmmmm...., let's just call them your awake hours, I completely adore you and jump at the chance to snuggle you. Needless to say, for a while now we've been trying to nip your but I don't wanna sleep in my own bed past 5 am habit in the bud. We are making small strides in this area, and I'm thankful that you are willing to learn (even if you don't wanna).

Bug, you are so different from any of your sisters. I don't like labels, but it is easy to describe you as the family-clown or cuddle bug, or both I suppose! You apparently are shy at school--that is a hoot. Your teacher and I couldn't believe one another's perception of you. She thinks you are a quiet, shy girl. I think you are crazy, loud, fun, giggly, snugly, and sweet. Shy wouldn't be the 100th word I'd use to describe you. It's always neat to hear how you are when I'm not around, though!

See, you are goofy! This is in fact, one of your favorite poses. And you're wearing one of your favorite things as of now-- DRESSES! Just like Brownie, you love to wear dresses. You, on the other hand, do not care about accessorizing. But with all the twisting you do to your hair, it's a good thing you aren't constantly asking for pretties in your hair (to date, we've had to cut the twisted knot out of your hair about 6 times).


At the sweet preschool age of three you:

~love playing outside

~are just dying for a Dora "stooda" (scooter)

~love anything and everything Grandparent

~confess your love for Dora every night (despite the fact you only watch her about twice a month, if you're lucky)

~love to eat. You, apparently, are blessed with your Daddy's metabolism

~(and speaking of Daddy) are a Daddy addict. Everything in life revolves around him. What time he'll be home. Will he rock you? Will he sit by you as you nod off to sleep? Can he fetch you a drink? Fix your plate? Go outside with you? Ahhh, the list just goes on and on!

~are starting to realize where you are in our family. And by this I mean that you are realizing some sissies are older than you, while others (including the one in my tummy) are younger than you.

~love to color on everything (the latest being your Sharpie scribbles allover our white garage walls)

~enjoy princess movies

~share a room with Boushka and I think you like it.

~ love you some Nutella

~ give the best posed face for pictures. You stick your chin out and look up saying cheeeessse! through your teeth. Oh it cracks me up!

Thank you, for all that is you! I am so completely blessed to be your mama. You have taught me a lot about myself and a ton more about being a mom. You instill the drive in me to become a more patient and understanding person. You put a smile on my face when I least expect it. You wrap your arms around me and give me a kiss on the spur of the moment. You, are one of the very best things to ever come into my life. I love you sweet girl! Happy Birthday!

-Mama