Lilly's 3rd Birthday

Lilly had a very exciting birthday this year. Turning 3 is a big deal. On her actually birthday we had a dinner of white noodles (alfredo), opened presents, and had birthday cake. It was the first year we used our special birthday plate for a birthday dinner. The special plate was a tradition I had growing up so that was exciting for me. Lilly’s gifts included a camera, umbrella, large Minnie Mouse, stuffed cat, and Daniel the Tiger figurines. Lilly was excited about her cake and blew out the candles before we finished singing happy birthday or could take a picture.

The day after her birthday we had Lilly’s first birthday party. I decided to do a birthday party because I had felt bad about doing Lilly’s first two birthdays with just the three of us. That is something you usually do with extended family and since we were far away we couldn’t. So, I invited all of her nursery friends and we played carnival games and had cupcakes. Of course it was a Mickey Mouse theme – not Minnie Mouse. Our games included a fishing pond, clothes pin drop, ring toss, beanbag toss, and sucker pull. I got the cupcakes from the store and they were yummy. I also bought some fruit but I forgot to put it out. All the kids had fun. I am glad I decided to do it.

 

Dear Lilly,

And now you are three! You have had a big year. You went from saying one word at a time to talking all the time (non- stop), from a crib to a big girl’s bed, diapers to panties, and a single child to a big sister. You have taken all of these changes in stride and with ease (mostly).

You have turned into quite a little talker and you crack us up. The things you think of and say are hilarious. You like to tell me to stop so we can ‘talk about it’. Your favorite questions are ‘why’ and ‘what are you doing’. I don’t think you really want the answers you just want to chat about anything. You are extremely friendly and want to talk to everyone – almost too friendly. You are not shy at all and welcome everyone into our home. It is a good thing you can’t open the front door without me.

Some of the things we have been busy with this year is music class, art class, swimming lessons, play dates, trips to Chicago, and visits from Grandma Harris, your aunt Angie and cousin Logan.

The biggest change has been the arrival of your little brother, Bennett. You loved to talk to mommy about the baby the whole time I was pregnant. When Bennett came you were so cute and sweet with him. You like to sit and look at him. You call him baby Bennett and always make sure he has something to play with. You can’t wait until he gets big enough to play with.

Lilly you have been a joy to have in our lives. You are very loving and up for anything. We enjoy doing activities with you and taking you places. You get so excited and happy about whatever we are doing. I am so glad you are in our family.

We love you!

Mommy 

*Favorite Song: The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Row Row Row your Boat, etc. You love to sing and will sing anything. You often make up your own songs.
*Favorite Books: Clifford the Big Red Dog and Pete the Cat. You like to read anything. *Does not like: Being told what to do and eating your food by yourself*Favorite Cartoon: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Cinderella, and Bubble Guppies*Things you are good at: Counting, shapes, colors, and sharing your toys with your friends