to my darling 3 y.o.
you are a good little girl and i'm so proud of you! such a huge change from age 2 to 3. it's pretty amazing. i love that you are growing up and becoming more independent. and again, i don't want time to stop and you to be young forever. where'd the growth for all of us be in that? everyday you are learning, listening and helping more. *directions in the kitchen *putting things away more *helping pick out groceries *wanting to sit in a regular chair moreso than a booster. *cooperating though your cooperation has increased, so has your cognition and understanding of human ways... you are also more difficult for me. those 2 year old tantrums are nothing compared to your aggravation now if something isn't "right". sometimes i just don't know what to do or how to explain certain things and the only thing, as painful as it is is to ignore you when you get like this. then finally you come downstairs weepy eyed and want a hug and say "mommy