Happy Birthday Sophie!

Our little baby turned 3 today.  She already had a wonderful party on Saturday so we made today a little more low key.  She picked what she wanted for breakfast (peanut butter puffins) and then opened some presents from Great Grandma Mary and Uncle Jesse and Uncle Dan.  Then she went about her day doing big, three year old things.

She's back on the potty training and while she won't tell us if she needs to go #1 on the potty, we are trying to get her into a routine of sitting on the potty at specific times of the day.  Just before her nap we were in the bathroom finishing up the business.  Washed hands and then she gave me a snuggle.  I sang Happy Birthday to her and bawled the whole time, remembering this day three years ago.  Sitting in our hospital room waiting for her to wake up.   Waiting to see what she would be like.

We no longer have to wait.  Everyday is an adventure full of stories, songs, fits, fights and snuggles.  She wakes us up every morning.  While no longer sleeping in our bed, she still gets up before us and plays in her room.  She politely closes her sisters door (which wakes her up) before playing in her room.  She does a great job sharing with her sister even though it can be difficult at times.  She is really showing signs of wanting to be in school.  She loves structured activity and thrives with her new memory game she got for her birthday.

She loves peanut butter, milk, Buzz Lightyear, cooking with mom and dad in the kitchen, reading her books, watching "shows", drawing, playing dad's guitar, jumping off of things, playing outside, sledding, making snow angels, bossing mom around, singing songs and her sister.

It's a wonderful time to be with our beautiful little girl and we are so grateful that we have this time together.  We love you Sophia!