Today, my son, you turn 3 years old. I look at you and your chocolate eyes and gigantic eyelashes and can't even believe how far we have come. You are still the baby boy who made me sick as a dog for the first 4 months of pregnancy, but also gave me the most precious gift of being my first born. You will forever hold this place in my heart. You were mommy's first everything. First ultrasound where I saw you and your little hands waving at me on the screen, first flutter of movement in my abdomen, first hard core rib kick that should have told me a little about your personality.
You are a strong little boy with determination and a mind of your own. You are forming opinions and are able to express them to me everyday. And your vocabulary astounds me, as you find your little sayings. "What are you talkin' bout, mommy?" With that puzzled face and furrowed brow. And your favorite things to do over and over again. Cars all over my living room as you bend over in intense concentration lining them up by size and color. And a dump truck racing all over my kitchen.
You know your colors (almost!), you can count and can sing the alphabet. Nicholas, you are my shining star. A smart, intelligent boy who respects others with his impeccable manners "please and thank yous" are always said..."Excuse me.." As he passes in front of someone.. "Excuse me.." "What happened Nicky?" "I farted, mommy."
You are able to express emotion (as we know by the tantrums!), but also by your loving comments.."I love you." "Kisses, mommy?" You are very intense when you express emotion, but can also be reasoned with (if we are not past the breaking point and not TIRED!).
You adore your bed (which is a boat!) and take lovely naps in the afternoons, go to bed early and I have to wake you in the mornings to "play with the kids" (ie..go to the gym). You are most definitely a sleeper, like your mommy. And you sleep with your "puppy", a little dog with a blanket attached to him.
You are a creature of routine and thrive in things being on a schedule. Chocolate milk in the mornings and water by the bedside everynight. You follow the rules and get upset if the rules are not followed by others, but you work well with others and are starting to form friendships and form relationships with people with whom you love. You are trusting more and learning to let more people into your world.
You are ALMOST potty trainied. Let's take the next big step together so mommy doesn't have to clean your disgusting dirty diapers anymore..k?
Nicholas, you are the love of my life. I breathe for you and I am so proud of you and what you are becoming. I pray that God will guide you in whatever you do and that you will trust Him in all things. Mommy loves you with all her heart.
Happy Birthday, my love.
So sweet! And those eyelashes...good grief. Adorable. Happy Birthday to your little man!
Posted by: Sarah @ This Heavenly Life | April 29, 2009 at 09:47 PM