My Girl,

Today you turn three years old and I am in awe of you everyday. You're becoming such a little person now. Making your own choices, expressing your own opinions, showing off your newfound imagination, having big girl conversations on the phone. Even though I know you're a big girl now, as I watch you walk into preschool, you still look so small to me. It's so much fun for me to watch you when you think no one is looking. You're having your own conversations with yourself and your toys, talking to them, communing with them, in your own little world.

You are your Daddy's little girl. Currently, you refer to him as your Handsome Prince. I love to watch your face when he walks in the door when he gets home from work. It's like your toes are even smiling, like it's the greatest part of your day. Ya'll are like two peas in a pod.

Right now, you're into dressing up like a princess, reading lots of books, playing tea party, and just recently, starting to get into playing with your dolls. You're independent, but like someone close by at all times. You love playing with other kids more than you like being alone, but if you find a toy you really like, you'll take it off by yourself to discover it on your own. You're not afraid to stand up and defend yourself if you feel like you have been wronged.

Lastly, I want to say thank you. Thanks for letting me be your mom. I know it's the most important job I will ever have and I promise to give you my my very best every day. I know I will make mistakes because I'm not perfect, but know that I will always give you my best. I know that in the next couple of months will mean a big change for you. But know that even though there is another baby in the house, my heart will just grow bigger. And even though there may be times I have to take care of our baby brother over playing with you, know that you are a priority to me and I take that job very seriously. I pray that as you start school and other people outside your family are influencing your life, you keep that same confidence you have now, that you always stand up for yourself and what is right, and you continue to say every time you see a cross: "Jesus is Alive! Mommy, Jesus is alive!". You're Daddy and I love you so very much and are so proud of the little girl you are. You are so very special!

Love, Mommy