Addison Marie

My Baby!

IS 3 !!!!

I love her. I think she is adorable, funny, cute, smart, and a total ham. I am having a hard time with the idea that my oldest is 3! That seems so old to me. In my mind I think about in just a short while she will be in Kindergarten. Yikes! But for now I will enjoy my days with this little free spirit. 

Here are 10 things that I want to remember about this amazing age

1. She is always up for anything and is totally fearless - jump off the ledge of a planter (sure), ride a pony (ok) jump from the deep end (Yes please!)
2.  When anyone leaves the house she will call out alligator-crocadile! It is her version of See you Later Alligator - Not for a while crocodile. 
3. She insists on going to the bathroom by herself and if you try to come in she will say, "I need my privacy." 
4. Her favorite song is "Mighty to Save" from the Veggie Tales CD and she will ask for each and every time you get in the car. Although she is a huge Tangled fan and loves to dance to those songs when she gets out of the bath with her sister - in the buff of course!
5. Each night she climbs into bed with Mommy and Daddy. I know I know this is not ideal but for now when she asks to cuddle in the middle of the night this Mommy would rather sleep then drag her sobbing into her room. I plan to nip this in the bud at some point but not right now. She is definitely a cuddle bug.
6. She randomly tells me that she is proud of me and loves me. It makes my heart smile when she is so sweet. I just love when she tells Kevin and I that she loves us.
7. She has never walked past a stage or place to perform without jumping on it and dancing. In the house she will have us "introduce" her and Reese from another room. They come running in and sing with their teddy.
8. She insists are getting her back rubbed by one of us every night. She will not go to bed without it and without her 5 most favorite barbies!
9. Her prayer is different every night and when asked who she wants to pray for she will list everyone she knows. 
10. She giggles, screams, and laughs most of the time. She is carefree but can be cautious at times. Her curly hair and its color is loved by all. She makes jokes and when I make a mistake she says "Silly Mommy" On the eve of her birthday she told me not to cry and that she was a big girl! Wow - 3 years of loving this girl seems to have gone by in a flash. I am so thankful for every single day that I get to spend with her. Happy Birthday Addison!  So many more fun birthday festivities to come - stay tuned!