Three years old!

Dear Tali,
As of this week, you are a three-year-old girl! We can't believe it, we can't believe it, but you have turned from infant to baby to toddler to a kid, a real big kid. And we love you so much. Here's what you're up to at age three!

Let's start with the physical stats. You're a petite one still, tiny and beautiful. Your hair is getting long and wavy and you actually let us brush it, so thanks for that! You have pretty light brown eyes and delicate little fingers and toes. You still have the last vestiges of toddlerhood about you, in your cheeks and belly, but they are quickly giving way to you as a kid now.

You are, in all other ways, such a big girl! When you're feeling comfortable, you talk a blue streak. You love your brother and sister and especially your mommy and mama right now. If you could, you would be a little koala bear on one of our hips most of the time. In social situations, you often feel very shy and want to stay close for all or most of the time. You are very into your home base and comfort zone right now. You will be going to preschool with your brother in the fall and we hope this will expand your social horizons a bit!

Here are some other things you love: our kitty, stuffed animals, running after Mateo, getting cuddles, watching Dora (because you love Diego), riding your balance bike, doing things for yourself, and practicing your letters and numbers on the computer...and now on our new iPad!

Tali, this year in front of you will be full of so many things and we know you will grow and blossom in ways we can hardly imagine. We are so privileged to be on this ride with you, navigating your childhood together. We love you more than we could possibly say and we always will, every day from now until forever. Happy third birthday!

Love,
Mommy and Mama