Dear Abby,

Today you turn 3 years old! That's right, 3 years ago today I got to hold my baby girl for the first time. You were absolutely perfect. I could not believe I finally had a daughter!

This past year, I have watched you grow up so much. You are definitely not a baby anymore, as much as I would like you to be. You know all your colors and shapes, you can count to 20, you know most of the words to countless songs, you have developed a love for dancing. You are so independent, just like your brother. If there is even a slight chance that you can do something on your own, you give it a try. I should've known you would be so independent. I can't really take credit for the delivery part of your birth because I only got to do half of a push. I remember the midwives telling me not to push because you were coming out on your own! You knew you could do it without my help!

As independent and mature as you might be, I love the fact that you still suck your thumb when you are tired, sleepy, sad, or scared. At these times you usually have to have your blankie, sheepie, with you. Although I know that braces are in our future, I can't bring myself to stop you. You are still our baby girl.

You love your daddy so much, and he loves to spoil you rotten. You ask for him several times a day when he's at work, especially if you're sad. He has a special way of reasoning whatever it is with you and I'm so grateful for that. And he's the first to admit that you have him wrapped around your finger :)

Right now you love anything having to do with princesses, since, if I do say so myself, you are one of them. You love to sing along to your favorite songs (your current favorite is Party in the USA) and need your primary songs on your cd player to fall asleep to. You love anything pink and really really wanted us to get you lipstick for your birthday. You love your brother so much, you two are best friends, and I would love for it to stay that way forever. Isaac told your daddy what to write on your birthday card last night and this is what he said:

Abby I love you.

I hope you like this (the presents we got you)

If you don't like it I'll buy you a new one.

Let's move to North Carlina together when we're big.

I want to play with you everyday.

Happy Birthday.

I hope you like your cake and your presents.

I love you.

That's all, Love, Isaac

You are still full of spunk, and honestly, I hope we can always use this word to describe you. You are full of energy, imagination, creativity, and love. You fit perfectly into our family and we are so very glad you are ours!

Abby, I am so happy that you will always be my daughter and my friend. I know how important a mother/daughter relationship is and I'm looking forward to all those moments we will share together in the future as well as the ones we share now.

Happy 3rd Birthday Abigail Mia! We sure love you lots!