on your third birthday {Hunter}

At 3….

You love being outside, picking up rocks, sticks, flowers, dirt and whatever else you can get your hands on.

I love that I get to see your adventurous side and that you choose nature over TV any day.

You love your sister and call her your best friend.  You share with her and care about her so much.

I love that I get to witness your sweet loving heart every day with her.

You love reading by yourself and being read to.  You have always loved books.  You also love being naked.  You’ve always loved that too.

I love that you love learning and how into books you get.  Every though you can’t read yet, I can only imagine that there’s a story going on in your head as you flip through the pages in a book.

You love being independent and doing things yourself, even when it is frustrating and tough for you.

I love watching you grow into a little man. You are determined and always want to push yourself.

You love singing and rocking out to music. Air guitar and drum solos are one of your favorites.  You are always ready to sing a song.

I love the creativity in your mind and the song in your heart.

You love taking naps in mom and dad’s bed. It’s become a daily ritual.

I love that you feel comforted knowing that you are in our bed.  I know you won’t always want to, so for now I’ll take it in.  Especially the times I take a little nap with you.

You love to be silly and do things just to make yourself or other people laugh.

I love the joy you bring to our house.  Your smile, laugh and love for life is contagious.

You love giving random hugs and snuggling.

I love that you love so greatly.  You show and share love every day.

You love soccer and look forward to it every Friday.  You have a blast with your team and keep learning new skills.

I love that being active and playing are a couple of your favorites.  You are independent and don’t need me in your class and you understand taking directions from someone else.

You love helping in the kitchen. Measuring ingredients, chopping foods and washing dishes.

I love that I can share this with you, from such a young age, and foster respect for real food and knowledge in the kitchen.  It’s such a special time for me to share with you.

You love your family.  Daddy to wrestle with, mommy to care for you and Zoe to play with. And your new kitty to snuggle.

I love that your world is surrounded by love.  I love that you are such a happy boy. I love that you are my boy and every day I feel so lucky to be your mama.

Happy birthday.

I love you Hunter!

Mama