today you are three

dear liam,

today you are three.  no more are you my baby, my toddler, my mini bum, or even my farf.  you are now a "big boy."  today is that day that changed my life forever.  today is the day that i became your mom.  today is the day that my life had new meaning.  today is one of the best days of my life ... because you came into this world.  i love you more and more every minute of every day.  i love all your silliness, your craziness, your sense of adventure, your curiosity, and yes even your tantrums (sometimes).  i love that you love to sing to averie when she's crying and that you give her hugs and kisses, even though you were the one who pushed her over.  i love that you talk in voices for all your toy cars.  i love that sometimes you use your fingers as pretend diggers and dump trucks that talk to each other while we are in the car.  i love that you love music and are too shy to dance to it.  i love that you go absolutely nuts when a bobcat is working nearby.  i love that you jump up into daddy's arms when he gets home from work.  every. night.  i love that you still call milk "muck".  i love that you sleep with an old pair of jammies and your puppy.  and that they go everywhere with you.  i love that you love camping and being outside.  and finally, i love how much you love.  and that you aren't afraid to tell or show us.

today you are three.  and on this very special day i love you more than i ever thought possible.  happy happy birthday my farf, my mini bum, my baby, my toddler, my liam.  i can't wait to see what the next three hundred and sixty-five days have in store for you.  happy third.

with all my love
mommy