I'm three!!!

Growth: 30.6 pounds, 3 feet and 1/4 inch (yes, that quarter of an inch counts!)
Things I like to do: I love to play outside on my swing set, color, play with legos, play with and take care of my babies, read books, play with play doh, go to the park, tease Charlie, Hudson laugh and help take care of him, play games or watch shows (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Doc McStuffins, PBS kids) on the ipod, dance, sing, and play "come back here".... plus, now that I'm three, I get to chew gum!! :)

Favorite toys: Duplos (legos), any baby and her accessories, my stuffed animals, my kitchen, and her new baby carseat.
How I've been sleeping: I usually go to bed around 8:30 (it's summer!) and wake up around 7 or 7:30. I usually stay up until 1pm for my nap. I still fight my naps, sometimes.
Favorite foods: mac and cheese, pizza, cottage cheese, goldfish, green peppers, grapes, frozen peas, pears, apples, cheese, whales, granola bars, bananas, cheerios, and rice crispies. I love chocolate and ice cream too (Mommy says I get that from her)!
Favorite songs to sing: any worship song from church, songs from Sunday School (the BIBLE, Lord's Army, Jesus Loves Me, Father Abraham, etc.)
Milestones: As of 5 months ago, I now go potty on the toilet! I still wear diapers at nap and night time, but I get to wear big girl underwear, now! I can use the potty all by myself, but I sometimes struggle putting my pants back on (with buckles, buttons, or snaps). I can jump really well and can dribble and kick a ball. I can climb up and down the stairs pretty well, now. I'm speaking pretty clearly and love to use my imagination. I can climb in my car seat "all by myself" and put my shoes on. I can, also, trace letters on paper and draw lines and circles. Most of the time, I know what sounds the letters make. However, sometimes I forget!
Milestones I'm working on: I'm still learning how to get dressed, myself. I'm, also, still trying to understand the concept of time... I usually think that things happened "yesterday" if they happened in the past. Mommy's working with me on how to draw letters. It's really hard, but I'm trying. We're, also, working on puzzles and coloring in the lines.

My personality: I'm a very sensitive and cautious girl. I can really empathize with people. If I hear a little boy or girl crying, it makes me really sad. I feel things very deeply. I'm getting a lot better at handling my emotions (like sadness, anger, and frustration), but sometimes I don't act very nice when I'm feeling this way. Mommy and Papa are doing a better job at preparing me for uncomfortable situations. I like it when they tell me what we're doing before we do it. I feel more prepared, and it doesn't catch me off guard... I behave better, too, because I know what's going on! If I have a babysitter, go in nursery at church, or go to a friends' house, I sometimes get a little sad, but I try and remember that Mommy and Papa always come back. That helps me feel better!
I am an encourager and very sweet (that's what Mommy and Papa say). I like to say "good job, Mommy" when she exercises, give her a hug when she's sad, and give her kisses just because. I always ask Papa how his day was when he gets home from church. I'm, also, very silly too! I do silly dances and make funny faces to make people laugh.
I love my new baby brother. Mommy and Papa say that I am a good big sister. I love to play with H, and give him hugs and kisses. I'm usually very gentle with him, because he is still a baby. Mommy and Papa say that I'm growing up so fast!