Archive for November 21st, 2005

Morgan,

Papa can tell you a story about Daddy and how, on your 2nd day of life, I was so anxious for you to grow up so I could learn all about you. I couldn’t wait to see your personality, learn what you like and don’t like, what your favorite color was, and so on.

Looking back, I didn’t know what I was wishing for. I made and washed 1000 bottles, but now you get your own chips out of the pantry. I changed 1000 diapers, but now you yell down from the potty to say that you’re all done.

Looking forward, I see you standing at the bus stop, playing sports, driving a car…and that’s about as far as I can get before I stop, give you a hug, and remind myself of what I learned on your 3rd day of life…to enjoy every minute with you.

To say you’re special would be a discredit. You’re the most beautiful and amazing little girl. Little girl…you aren’t a baby anymore (even though we will always call you baby girl), and you’re growing up so fast. Now, I wish for a laugh, a tickle, a hug, and the sound of your laugh to let me know you’re happy. I still wish to know more about you, but now I know to appreciate it as it comes and cherish every moment.

Happy 3rd birthday, Morgan, and thanks for teaching me what to wish for.

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

Nov

21

3 years

Age: 3 years
Height: 39 3/4 inches
Weight: 40 pounds
Nicknames: Pickle Head, Bucket Head, Morgan Schmorgan
Likes: Movies (Little Einsteins, Doodlebops, Madagascar, Incredibles, Robots, Chicken Little, and anything else Mommy and Daddy can take me to in the movie theater), Barbies, puppies and all sorts of animals on the farm and at the zoo, Princesses, lip gloss, scissors, tape, construction paper, chips, singing, playing pretend, fancy drinks, stalling at bedtime, playing games on the computer, my new cousins Riley and Taylor.
Dislikes: Hamburgers or trying new foods, waking up, when Kitty bops me on the head.
Notes: Wearing size 4T and 9 shoes. I can spell Morgan, Mom, Dad, Cat, and I know my phone number and birthday. The potty stuff is down, so I get to wear My Little Pony, Dora, and Princess underpants. I’m really, really getting into girly things. Anything to do with dress up, makeup, doing hair, pink, purple, fairies, or glitter is a hit with me! I’m a big help in the kitchen when it is time to make lunch or dinner. I’ve been sleeping in my big girl bed since April. I like riding in the race car grocery carts and I buckle my puppy in the seat next to me. I love to play tag and hide and seek. I also like to pretend I’m a puppy, kitty, dinosaur, rhinoceros, or any barnyard animal. I still really love music…I sing and dance all the time.