Three

Dear Carter,

Today is your 3rd birthday. You are growing up so fast! It seems that every day you learn something new and amazing. You are so giving and love to be around people. You do not, however, like to share your beloved ride on tractor. We are working on that.

We had been doing really well on potty training, in fact, you were pretty much home free on the "number 1" part...........that is until last week. You had gone all by yourself, because after all, you must do everything "ALL BY MYSELF" when I heard the toilet lid slam pretty hard I just assumed you were finished. Until you said, "Mom?" I asked if you were okay and you told me "Mom, I snapped my pee pee with the potty." .....and my goodness did you ever! But you didn't cry one bit. Most grown men would have probably been curled up on the floor after that, but not you!

You also had a bit of an accident with the candles on your cake last week. I didn't even realize you'd burned yourself until I was looking at the pictures and asked you about it. I felt pretty bad about it after seeing the pictures, your face looked like it hurt pretty bad......but again, you recovered quick and blew the candle right out! You are one tough little boy!

You are such a giving little boy too, I'm so proud of that. Early yesterday morning we made a grocery store run to get some food to take to the funeral home. Some of your bestest buds, Jacob (15) and Elijah (14) grandmother passed away. I had told you about it, because after being at their house so many times I knew you'd remember her....and you did! Then you asked me if Jacob & "Lijah" were sad. Then you insisted that we take some popcicles to their house......right then (it was 6:00 AM) because "some popcicles will make them feel better, Mom" I told you it was kind of early for popcicles, but maybe we could take them breakfast? You were SO up for that, and made it your mission to see that I didn't forget. I know their dad was happy that we didn't make it to their house until almost 7 AM. (thank goodness he was up and heard us drive up! however, I had it in a cooler and was going to leave it, then call them a little later) I don't know any other 3 year old that would have even thought about trying to make them feel better. You are so sweet, Carter.

It's my prayer that you are always that considerate of others.

I look so forward to seeing what this year will bring. You are so sweet and loving with Lilah. You will become a big brother again. You are already so excited about that!.....In fact, today in the car you told me you wanted 5 more babies. I persuaded you that it would be a great idea to talk to Aunt Crystal about that little request!

I love you so much Carter! I could never have dreamed that any one human being could bring such joy to my life, and I thank God for blessing us with you.

Love,

Mom

a master of the Wii....at only threeee!