Happy 3rd Birthday my little Princess Taelor

Happy 3rd Birthday!

On December 31 Taelor turned 3 and right before my own eyes she seams to be growing up in a flash. I can remember after a year and a half of "trying" for a baby how excited, I mean overjoyed we were to find out we were pregnant. That was nearly over 3 1/2 years ago and still it only seems like it was yesterday. It only seems like not too long ago we were just new parents bringing in the New Year of 2007 in the hospital with our new bundle of joy.

I didn't know how much a child could bring so much joy and love into your heart until I had a child of my own. Taelor, you have been an amazing little girl who brightens my life everyday. You are growing into such a wonderful, sweet, beautiful, and thoughtful girl. As I look back on this past year you have grown in so many ways. We started the year with the "wonderful twos" and boy some days it was a great big challenge. Lots of time outs were given but you sure learned quick on how to be a good little girl. You gave up your binkie and was potty trained all in the same week. Your vocabulary changed from a few words to full conversations and I am blow away at some of the conversations we have. You have learned so much over this last year from talking to pretend play, you learned your shapes and colors and how to draw them, you learned to count to 10 and your ABC's, you learned how to sing songs, how to dance and twirl, how to dress and undress yourself, you were potty trained a little after you turned 2, you learned how to adapt to change and you did so well at it, you have learned to be polite by always saying please and thank you, you say "I love you mommy" with a great big hug when mommy most needs it, and most of all you have learned about God and how much He loves you! There are so many other things this year has brought into your life but those are just a few that stick out in my mind.

Taelor you are a little girl with so much ambition in life, you are headstrong (sometimes a little too much), you take charge and always want to be in charge in whatever you do, your neat and tidy (like your dad), you like things done your way, you are sensitive and loving, especially to your brother. You have a kind heart and your sweet little words always amaze me, the mind of a 3 year old just amazes me. You are still a bit timid but you come out of your shell when you are comfortable, you listen well most days but like any other 3 year old you have some bad days, you love to color and read books, sing songs and dance. You love to be a "little mommy" to all your dolls (and sometimes to your brother). Your little stubborn attitude shows sometimes, but usually gets overshadowed by your kind ways, you have a deep voice that makes me smile every time you talk, you always want mommy around and you are still my little shadow. You love to pretend play and make us dinner and go shopping (mostly to Target). Dressing up is a must with you, tiaras, wands and princess dresses it is so cute to watch. You just started getting into Barbies and I love the imagination you have. But most of all you have learned about God and how to pray (as much as a 3 yr old can), you love going to Sunday School and seeing the joy on your face is priceless. You have so many cute ways about you, too many that I would be here forever writing. I look forward to all the new things you do in your 3's!

My dearest Taelor, I love you so much, you are not only a joy to be around but a blessing to mommy and daddy. We have been so overwhelmed with so much love since you have been born. You have a sensitive side of you that I hope will stay with you forever. You have a heart of gold that I know will always lead you in the right direction in life. The naiveness of a 3 year old is very enduring and I hope this remains with you for as long as your little heart lets it. You have made me a proud mom, your a loving daughter and a loving sister. Seeing you with Ethan melts my heart. I hope you will always be there for him as you are now and that the two of you will remain as close as you are now. He loves you so much, your his "sissy". I hope you can always see the good in everyone and that you will touch someones life everywhere you go. Always remember to pray and put God first in your life and to teach others about Him. You are a gift from above and I never take that for granted. Each day you do something that amazes me, the things you say, the way you move, even your actions, I soak it all in and I hope to never loose these wonderful memories that are stamped in my heart. I hope as the years go on that we always remain close and that you know I will always be here for you. Life is not easy, but I hope you will always get the best given to you, not through material things but through richer things such as love and kindness from others. You deserve only the best and I will pray for all the wondeful journeys God has in store for you. I look forward to the next year of your life and to see what God has planned for you. This year will be another year of learning, I have great big dreams and hopes for you this year. I pray that God will protect you and guide in and will always be with you every step of your next year. I love you more than you will ever know my little 3 year old! Dream big dreams and always reach for the stars my little princess! Happy Birthday, I am proud of the little girl you have become.

I Love You,

Mommy