Today you turned three! We celebrated you and the wonderful blessing that you have been to our family by doing a few of your favorite things - playing and riding your new balance bike (especially with Daddy, who took the day off), spending lots of time outside (it was a beautiful day), opening presents (what 3 year old doesn't love presents?), and going out for ice cream (yours had M&M's and sprinkles!)
You are growing and changing so much each day. Your vocabulary is amazing! You use words correctly after only hearing them once or twice. You ask insightful questions about new situations and truly pay attention to the answers. You are always seeking more knowledge. You have the ability to understand numbers and simple math that most three year-olds do not have. Your imagination is wonderful and always dreaming up new adventures and activities. You have a love of life that is contagious!
You are an amazing big brother and always include Logan in all that you do and say, even if it is only to say that Logan can do something "when he gets bigger." Logan looks up to you in a way that you do not fully understand but he is learning from one amazing teacher and is lucky to have such a wonderful brother and friend in you.
You still love your Curious George and even though you don't bring him everywhere with you, he is always there when you need him, especially if you are sick, tired, hurt or upset. You have begun to care for him in a very nurturing way, the way a mother would tend to a baby. Maybe this is from watching how Dad and I care for Logan, maybe it is just developmentally "time" but either way, it is sweet. You have a special voice that you use when you talk to "baby George" that is quite, calming and caring.
You are growing up too quickly for my liking and yet I am also so excited to see what the future holds for you. You will be starting pre-school in the fall, just 4 months from now! I know that you are ready and that you will learn so many things. You already know quite a few of your letters and numbers and I know that you will love school! I look forward to hearing all about your day.
You love to play outside, to run, to jump, to be silly...to be a boy! You have been potty trained for about 10 days and you have done so well. I am so proud of you in so many ways. The way you care for others and share things, the way you learn so many things quickly and are determined when you need to be, the way you love life to the fullest extent and enjoy our time together as a family.
You have brought more joy to our life than you will ever realize. This last year has been an amazing one full of fun, challenges, laughter, tears, smiles, frustration...all things that are helping you to grow and become the young boy you are becoming. My hope for you on your third birthday is that you never loose that quest for knowledge, your love of life, your ability to make your own fun, and your love for those who love you more than you know. Happy third birthday, Evan!
I love you, always!
Mom.
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