We can't believe our "baby" is 3!!! It's amazing how fast she is growing up. Everyday she says or does something that just makes me do a double-take, wondering who's big girl is this (or where did she learn that!)? For instance, this year at the pediatrician they have them "read" an eye chart that has shapes on it. They first hand them a card with all the shapes on it and ask them what they are. Then the nurse points to shapes on the eye chart on the wall and they can either say the shape or point to it on the card. Well when Madilin was handed the card, she quickly identified all the shapes for the nurse. A square, a circle, a heart, and...a PENTAGON! The picture was just the outline of a house, but Madilin told her it was a pentagon. Really? I couldn't do anything but laugh. Classic Madilin moment!
Madilin requested 2 parties this year. We didn't have 2 parties per se, but we did celebrate for almost a week! On her actual birthday, Madilin and Mommy attempted to go to the movie but it was sold out by the time we got there. We had movie popcorn anyway and then hit Target for two new DVDs (Mommy felt a little guilty for being late and not being able to go to the movie...fat ladies are slow too apparently). Afterwards, we met Daddy for lunch. For Madilin's special birthday dinner, she requested Japanese. Mommy had absolutely no problem with this...and Daddy's only problem was with the emptiness of his wallet when we left! It was a really nice, special treat...for all of us! Seated at our table was another family who was celebrating the birthday of their 12 year old twins! Too funny! They were super nice and snapped this family pic for us.
After dinner, we celebrated at home with some birthday cake and presents. It was definitely the highlight of the day. I think we sang the Happy Birthday song and blew out the candles at least 3 times!
The following Saturday, we had a party at The Little Gym for Madilin. Madilin and I used to attend there for Mommy and Me classes, but we withdrew her when she started preschool. She was super excited to get to go back...and have the gym to herself and her friends to do just what they wanted to do. Madilin had tons of fun!
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Bubble time!
On the beam.
Shootin' some hoops!
Being a monkey.
Parachute time!
Time for birthday cake!
Making a wish!
After the birthday bash, we had to dive into all the fun things that friends and family gave us to top of the celebration.
Turning 3 was a blast! Mommy and Daddy did their best to make sure it was extra special. We know it won't be long before Madilin's whole world changes. What better reason to celebrate Madilin and show her just how special she is!?!
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