My Big Girl

Dear Olivia,

Today is your real birthday. You are finally 3! You've been talking about the day you'd turn 3 ever since Kolby started preschool. Thank heavens we celebrated you birthday early this year so you could have the proper attention before your sister came.

As i got you ready for church today i couldn't help but think how much you've aged in just the past few weeks.

The day we brought Naomi home you informed me that you were a big girl and would no longer sleep in your crib or wear diapers at night. We of course couldn't say no to such a determined spirit. The next night daddy was putting laundry away in your room and you told him that you didn't want anyone to come into your room. We didn't expect this attitude for at least a few more years:)

Now that you're 3:

you can spell your name (sign language)

you sing your own origional songs,

you twirl in circles in your fav dresses,

you dance to any beat,

you accessorize with purses and make-up,

you ride your big girl bike

you are a big sister

you can still beat up your big brother

and

You truly are my big girl now!

Happy Birthday "ya-ya"

love,

mom