A Letter To My Son On His 3rd Birthday!

Ryder ~

Mommy’s not quite sure how another year has flown by so quickly, but I checked the year on the calendar and you really are turning THREE whole years old today!

This year you have really found your independence and will to do things on your own.  This has been a hard transition for Mommy because I’m so used to always being right there to assist you and help you succeed.  To see you doing things all by yourself, even when it’s not the easiest for you, it makes me really proud.  You have learned a very important life lesson this year that you really can do anything you put your mind to if you’re willing to try hard!

You’ve taught Mommy & Daddy a lot this year!  Mainly that we don’t have this parenting thing figured out yet!  You like to throw us for a loop now and then to keep us on our toes.  We have so much fun with you though, you can make us laugh harder than ever.  You have quite the personality.  We love to hear you sing and play your air-guitar, of course we are always amazed at your ability to memorize any and everything you hear!

This year you became a big brother!  I loved seeing you in action when we brought Maisy home from the hospital.  From day one you have always been very concerned with her.  These days your concern is more geared towards whether she’s touching your toys or not…but we know how much you love her and that you’re just taking your big brother role seriously, making her tough and all!

I love you so much Ryder.  I can’t imagine a life that was not consumed with you!  You were my first child, the one who made me a Mommy, you have such a special place in my heart.  I hope this 3rd year of your life brings happiness, love, and lots of FUN!  (and a little less attitude!)

Mommy