Sydney Turns 3

Our sweet, sweet Sydney Hope turned 3 on February 15th. Again...how is that even possible?! Oh my goodness, I can't even begin to tell you all about our sweet middle child. She is definitely a character...in a good way! :) Here are a few things about our precious Syd...

• She is stubborn, hard-headed, and has the softest heart all at the same time. She stands up for what she wants, defends herself, but is such a sensitive spirit.
• She loves her some soft, plush, stuffed animals. Her favorites are her "baby monkey" and "Hank" the dog. She sleeps with them and carries them around with her everywhere.
• She is still a thumb-sucker (I'm not yet discouraging it) and MUST have her blankie ALWAYS! She's had this one blankie from the time she was a tiny baby until now. It will definitely be a keepsake. When you ask her what she's doing with her blankie while she is sucking her thumb, she says, "I'm sniffing."
• She has hilarious conversations. She tells us daily that she is going to be a mermaid when she grows up.
• She recognizes her letters and knows lots of her sounds. She loves to play learning games on my iPhone.
• She loves to play with both of her sisters and is especially loving being a big sister to Molly. She has been going into Molly's room in the mornings and climbing into her crib. They just giggle and play like no other.
• When she says her prayers at night, she says, "Thank you Lord por my sfweet, sfweet Mommy, por my sfweet, sfweet Daddy..." and so on. Completely adorable.
• She loves that she is old enough for sleepovers with the grandparents now and adores all of them.
• She loves her cousins, uncles, and aunts tons.
• She is loving YCW. I can hardly believe she's gone for 2 years already!

My Precious Sydney Hope,

Daddy and Mommy are so proud of our sweet Syd. You are such a sweet stinker and we love every single thing about you! You made Mommy realize that there is plenty of love my heart for more than one daughter. I love you more than words can say! You are constantly amazing us at how much you understand and want to learn about Jesus. I can already see you standing up for what is right because you love Jesus and you will want to do what He wants for you! Always know that Daddy and Mommy love you beyond words, but Jesus loves you even more than that!

Thank you for being a precious "middle child." You are a wonderful little sister and big sister all at the same time! We love you so much, but always remember that Jesus loves you the most!

Love you so much!

Mommy