Almost Three!

Well, it's already that time again. It's time to order another blog book because your birthday is quickly approaching.  I can't believe you've been here for three years already... and at the same time, I can't really remember what life was like without you.

Lookin' through pictures and posts of the last year prove all the great times we shared together.  But I'm going to be honest... as much fun as we had, there were probably more hard times.  Two year olds really are terrible.  The tantrums, biting, hitting, disobeying, etc... were constant most days (often leaving us both in tears).  I've never felt as much like a failure as I've felt in the last year.  I've questioned my ability to be a mother.  Fact is though, I am one.  I am YOUR mother. And I love you.

I tell you all this not because I want you to feel guilty, or like you're not good enough...

Believe me when I say you ARE good enough.

I tell you this because when you are an adult, and a mother, I want you to know that the challenges you face are normal.  And like you are "good enough" at 2 years old as a child, you will also be "good enough" as a mother.  As long as you are doing your best and always trying to improve, you're doing great.

I hope you know that I'm always doing my best in raising you.  I'm certainly not perfect but I am always worried about how my actions/words will affect you.  We're learning and growing together.  I am so lucky to have had such a great little challenge for my first baby. I know that we were meant to be together!

You make me proud.

You have a brilliant mind.

You have a kind heart.

You love to sing and dance, bringing a joy like no other into our home.

You keep me honest.

You make me laugh.

You make me cry.

I worry about you and I also know that if I can raise  you right, I'll have nothing to worry about.

I hope I make you happy and fill all your needs the way a good mother should.

For your third birthday, the theme will be Despicable Me.  You love the movie and it is a fitting theme for the year we're finishing up.  Pictures of your birthday will start your next book.  I've gotta get this one printed!

 I love you dear!

I'm very curious about what the next year will bring.

Wish me luck!

Mom