Everyone always says it… how did my baby get so big? Where did the time go? I too am saying these words today. My baby girl is 3 years old.
Three.Years.Old.
It truly doesn’t feel like it has been 3 years since I went to the hospital for high blood pressure only to deliver her later that night. It truly doesn’t feel like she could be this little person with a fantastic personality. She is no longer my little baby. She is my big girl!
We are coming up on 2 years since I she scared us all and we were afraid we were going to lose her. That seems like just yesterday. But, she has come so far since that time. We were worried she would have long-term problems from what happened. She has asthma but is otherwise unfazed.
Her health is better. She is so incredibly smart. She is super funny and has the best manners of any 3 year old I have seen. She is kind. Β She loves with all her heart. She is always giving hugs and kisses… to me and “her puppy”. She loves animals.
She has a temper. Boy, does she have a temper. She will stomp her foot and cross her arms, staying “humph” the whole time. She doesn’t give in and is stubborn when she wants to say or do something.
She is beautiful… like breathtaking beautiful. I am so very blessed that she is my baby. She will always be my *baby*. She told me today that she is “mommy’s baby” when I told her she is getting big. She knows that her mommy will always love her “baby girl”.
At 3 years old, this is what Jemma likes…
She likes to watch… Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Strawberry Shortcake, Sofia the First, and Winx Club
She likes to listen to… Taylor Swift, Shake it Off (see her dancing here), alphabet song, her own “Jemma and she knows it” song
She likes to play with… dolls, purses, dress up, and computers (she “works” when I do)
She likes to do… play soccer, play outside, sing and dance, play with our dogs, hang out with her mommy (she says I am her best friend and I couldn’t be happier)
She likes to eat… sweets, pizza, cheese, yogurt, chips, popcorn. She wants to eat McDonald’s any time you ask her where to eat.
She likes to drink… lemonade whenever she can, water, and she loves her morning glass of milk.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
Happy Birthday Jemma! Love your squirrel shirt. So adorable!
Stefany says
Thanks Chrystal!
Tough Cookie Mommy says
Happy birthday to your baby! These are such sweet photos of such a special milestone.
Stefany says
Thank you!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
She is the CUTEST thing! I love that picture of her with the dog! Happy Birthday, sweet girl!
Stefany says
Thank you! She loves the dog so much. π
Amber NElson says
She is so cute. Time flies so quickly. My oldest will be 13 in a couple of weeks.
Stefany says
It really does fly by. Happy early birthday to your kiddo.
Amanda Love says
Awww how sweet! My toddler turns 3 in just a few short months as well and I can’t wait for the day when it happens. These are such fun years.
Stefany says
I forget how close ours are in age. π It certainly is a good age. They are still babies but growing into their own person.
Krystal's Kitsch says
What a sweetie! I love the photo of the dog cuddles. My son just turned two and these days are so precious!
Stefany says
Thanks Krystal! She loves her dog, that’s for sure!
Melissa Smith says
Happy Birthday to your adorable (& stylish) little girl! My youngest turns 3 in December. π
Stefany says
Thanks Melissa!
chrissy says
Awww Happy Birthday sweetie! My daughter turned 3 in April, it goes by so fast!
Stefany says
Thanks Chrissy!
amanda ripsam says
Your little girl looks so very cute with that color of hair. I love natural blond hair I’m a redhead and wish I had her hair color as high lights ha ha . Happy birthday to your sweet little angel. I hope all her birthday wishes came true.
Stefany says
Haha! Yes, her hair is really pretty. It is so light that it almost looks white! She had a great birthday. π
Pam says
Happy, Happy Birthday to your little one! What a beautiful post and a beautiful little girl. I love the picture of her with the pooch. True love.
Stefany says
Thank you Pam! Yes, she certainly does love her doggy.
Barbara Montag says
Happy birthday to a very sweet girl!
Stefany says
Thank you Barbara!
Deborah Pucci says
Happy Birthday Jemma!
She is so cute……
Stefany says
Thanks so much Deborah!