Happy 3rd Birthday, Mila!

Oh how things have changed for you this year, little love.  Among many other things this year, you:

• got a sister
• started preschool
• went camping for the first time
• went to Disneyland
• started soccer

Your think your dad is the funniest guy on the planet and always ask to see him or be with him when it's just the two of us.  He's like a kid himself so you get easily frustrated with him when he is teasing you; you haven't realized how to roll your eyes and walk away yet; usually you just cry and tell me, "Mommy! Daddy's tricking me!"

Your little personality is starting to develop and you are so much like your mom, very talkative, independent and cautious.  You're so very sensitive of other people's feelings, saying things like "it's not your fault" when someone tells you sorry, asking me "what's wrong, babe?" and checking all the time, "you're not mad at me?"  You like everything in order and I walked by your room the other day where Nellie had thrown q-tips all over the floor and you said, "Ugghh!  Who made this mess?!"  and then proceeded to clean them all up and throw them in the trash.  Not too long ago you told Nellie, "Nell Bell, you're making me nervous."  We never know what you're going to say and it's so nice, funny, entertaining and always surprising.

This is not to say that this year has been without challenges.  We have seen more tantrums, fits, screams, grunts and huffs and puffs in the past six months than I can recall seeing from one person...ever.  The good news is that your fits never last for more than two minutes; it's the end of the world and then, suddenly, all is right again.

I cannot imagine what this next year will bring but hopefully it will be more laughs than tantrums, so many giggles and hugs, bonds with your sisters, developed friendships at school and so much happiness.

Birthday Interview

***Mila is 3 years old***

1. Who is your favorite person in the whole world? mama
2. What is your favorite color? red
3. What is your favorite television show? movies
4. What is your favorite outfit? birthday shirt
5. What sport do you like best? soccer
6. What song do you love? ABCs
7. What is your favorite cereal? cheerios
8. Who is your best friend? Lexi
9. What do you want to be when you grow up?  like mama
10. What is your favorite book?  Go Away Big Green Monster
11. What are you really good at? preschool
12. Where do you wish you could go on vacation? Sissy's
13. What is your best memory? blue
14. What would you buy if you had $1,000? cereal
15. What vegetable do you hate the most?  tomatoes
16. If you could have a wish, what would it be? snacks
17. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? strawberry
18. Who is your biggest hero? me
19. What do you like to do best with your friends? play
20. What do you hope you get to do before your next birthday? blow out candles

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MILA!!!!