Happy Birthday, Lilly Rose! {3}

three!!!

I wrote this to Lilly just before her Birthday... 

Lilly Rose,

Your mama's heart cannot fathom that you are three! You're a very smart, funny, quirky, full of life little girl that radiates joy. I've never met such a happy go lucky, lover of life person like your little self. It's a breath of fresh air for our family. You are surely my sunshine! 

Your favorite things at the moment are Mary Poppins, musicals, Minnie Mouse, dancing to music (seriously my little Broadway girlie in the making), shoes, carrying your purse and giggling. You're always up for a good time and like to stay on the go. Some of our favorite places to frequent are: the green store (publix), target, yayas house, the beach, church, and the park. Your favorite foods haven't changed too much as you're still a picky eater: applesauce, chicken nuggets, raisins, Greek strawberry yogurt, green apples and pizza. Lately you've been trying new things and finally taking bites of those colorful veggies. Yay for trying carrots! ;) Seriously it's our worst battle and for that being our only daily struggle, I'll take it! 

Favorite activities include taking walks, checking the mail, riding your tricycle, playing play doh, coloring, art projects, dancing while watching chitty chitty bang bang, dancing with daddy to his guitar, playing kitchen and helping me in the kitchen prepping meals and baking. We have so much fun, I'm one blessed mama to stay home with you. 

You can count to 20, name all your colors shapes and fruits and veggies. Sing lyrics to lots of songs and undress some of your clothes without help. Ride your tricycle, help with chores (you love helping with laundry and cleaning the kitchen). 

You are my little lover of life. I couldn't love you more baby girl! To the moon and back a  million times. Happy Birthday Mama's Baby! 

Love, 

Mama

Birthday Morning

Her Birthday was spent at Billy's sisters home, Aunt JoAnn & Uncle Scott's. We spent a few days at their home and enjoyed our time visiting. Aunt JoAnn treated Lilly to her first Chucky Cheese experience. Mine too since the 80s. I was dealing with morning sickness and so our hope to spend the day at the Magic Kingdom was out. Lilly had no idea of our original plan so Chucky Cheese worked. She didn't seem 100% herself though but I figured she was overwhelmed. That night she came down with a high fever. Out of nowhere. She was pitiful and I was so worried for her but after some meds, bath and sleep she was much better by Birthday morning. Still not herself but much better! So glad we didn't end up going to Disney after seeing how she felt.

She really liked the slide

We celebrated with gifts, lunch and a Minnie Mouse cake. Her love for Minnie is still very strong. 

Birthday morning right after waking up ;)

Cheesin' with daddy

My hearts

She was appeasing me

Cake time - she waited all morning for this moment.

"Chocolate Minnie Mouse cake with pink and purple" - Her Aunt Jo delivered on her exact request.

Later in the afternoon we packed up and headed to Yaya's for another celebration with the family. The Kriner crew was already in town for Christmas so Lilly was happy to party again. Still not 100% but no fever. Overall I'd say she had a great day because she still (months later) tells me about it. :) 

Sweet baby traveling from one party to another.

Papa showing her a new minnie cup

'Happy Birthday to you...' - her look while we sang to her.

Blowing out candles with yaya

Cutting cake for her first time

Uncle Jordan serving her a piece 

presents!

Carlo and Jaxx

A special (long awaited) Minnie Mouse pedicure given to her by Aunt Oana.
She was SO excited about her toes. :)

What Lilly is up to at three:

Lilly is very aware she is going to be a big sister. Seems extremely excited and likes to ask about the babies and calls them by name. 

Loves cuddling, holding hands and patting me. Not sure if this is due to pregnancy or just a phase. Either way, I'll take it!

Loves play doh, watching movies and dressing up. 

Says daddy is her favorite and "he's a good man!"

A month later, she's still talking about her birthday. She tells me who gave her what and how much she looooves it. She remembers everything. 

Asks "are you okay mama?"

Always lends a helping hand. 

Enjoys laughing. A lot. 

Really into Disney Princesses. (This is so exciting for this mama and I'm enjoying this with her). Very much into Snow White. Probably her favorite princess. Tiana is a close second. 

I'm Lilly rose bird. She's very adamant about this if you say something like "you are a great lunch date." "No, I'm Lilly Rose Bird" "you're a sweet girl" "I'm not a sweet girl, I'm Lilly Rose Bird". Hysterical to me. 

Happy Happy Birthday, sweet girl. You are SO MUCH FUN and we love you to pieces. xo