Teagan - 3 years old!

Dear Teagan, 

You are 3! As in 3 years old! Oh my goodness I am going to try my hardest to capture this age into words.  You are so full of life and spirit it just leaves me speechless at times.  We dance the line between these years of Declaration of Independence yet still so innocent and reliant of mom and dad.  You make us laugh every day and most days you get us to the point of pure awe...as in, do you speak English? Are you human? Honestly, you are the perfect blend of sass, spice and sweetness.  We learn as we go but most of all, we try to soak up these days as much as possible because your independence will grow stronger and your curiosity about the world will slowly be replaced by facts that hold the wonder at bay.  

We have had the most exciting summer and you just roll with the crazy punches.  From endless travel, car and airplane rides, Breckin turning 1, wild schedules, new faces, preschool, potty training, turning 3, mom changing jobs, new rules, new friends, etc...you go with the flow.  Thank you! 

I find myself, in the middle of play, just pausing to watch you.  Your imagination is in full force, you are a dry sponge just waiting to soak up the next bit.  And your curly blonde hair, blue eyes, kind nature, big heart, long legs, long eyelashes...oh my dear, they scare me! You are a beauty!  You cuddle your dollies and seconds later jump off the couch as if you were skydiving into the atmosphere.  You are so sweet to Breckin and are getting a good lesson in nurturing a baby brother, sharing toys, sharing time and learning to be friends as his interaction with you increases.  I left today for a trip to San Francisco to start my new job.  I fought back the tears as you, daddy and B-man waived good bye to me in the driveway but I knew you would be a big helper (and of course cause a bit of grief ;)).  

Some things that make you so special to us and the memories I want to hang onto:  your singing and dancing..all the time and with such great joy,  your care for your animals and dollies...rocking, changing diapers, singing, disciplining, etc,  your sense of humor...belly laughs are the best,  questions all day, why why why...I don't mind a bit because you are so curious.  I need to keep writing down your sayings...hilarious at the least.  

My little dear...I could go on and on.  The memories and the love just continue to build.  We just can't believe how lucky we are that we have the honor of being your parents.  

Love, 

Mom and Dad