Holy moly you are 3.
Yes that is right. I said Holy Moly. And if I were talking to you right
now, you’d probably say it too.
Just because that is what you are into. Repeating.
Every phrase we utter…you match it in tone and phrase! Anyway…onto the point…what do I think
about you turning 3? Well…it’s
pretty amazing. When I imagined
life with a baby, at first I didn’t imagine the baby part so much. I didn’t imagine
all the amazing little things that happen before you have a walking, talking
little one. The late night cuddles
and the challenges, triumphs, firsts and the simple amazing-ness of watching
you change into you. Of looking back at your baby photos and seeing how you
really look like you…we just didn’t know what big-boy you was going to look
like. But he’s there…in the pictures. Smiling like always.
And that pesky thing about going to preschool. I honestly
can’t figure out exactly what to say. You’re growing up. It’s wonderful. It’s also another reminder that as
parents, one day your child grows up and doesn’t need you anymore. This is the first time in your little
life that you aren’t going to need us.
A few hours every day. You’re in someone else’s hand. Someone else is in
charge of molding you, talking to you, giving you snack. Sharing your life with
you. No wonder school is so hard
for parents. I kind of didn’t get it until I was here. But now I do buddy. In a
big way.
So I guess as we approach these two big milestones…I’ll just
say this. Don’t ever forget how much we love you. Don’t grow up too fast on
us. And have so much amazing
fun. Play and grow and laugh and
enjoy yourself! Life is too short to do otherwise. Every day is a gift…even if we don’t live everyday in this
manner. It’s important to try to remember when we can. And for the last 3 years…you’ve been
another daily reminder that God loves us.
Happy Birthday and happy first day of preschool. Momma may need you to hold her
hand…because this day is gonna be a tear-filled one for her.
Love you big boy.
More than words could ever say.
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