Where do I begin? I think you are the most feisty little girl I know. You often tell Lillian what to do, although she does not usually listen. You are also stubborn, which is probably why you are still not 100% potty trained and prefer to do #2 in your pants. I firmly believe that you are just choosing not to use the potty to remain in control. I admire your perseverance.
You have surprised me this year by going down the large twisty tube slide at Duke Park. You went all the way to the top by yourself. I expected you to just walk back down the steps like Lillian, but instead, you chose to go down the slide. I don't know if even I would have made that decision.
You are incredibly smart. You can count to 20 and recognize just about every letter. You love to do puzzles. You have been known to put together the 50 piece "kingdom" floor puzzle all by yourself. This is usually an all-day process where you work on it for a few minutes and keep coming back throughout the day until it is finished. That is unless Lillian decides to walk on it or take it apart.
Although you are normally asserting your independence, you have recently become much more affectionate. You often ask to be picked up, held, and hugged. Every night at bedtime you say, "Mommy, snuggle and sleep with us." You also grab me and try to hold me in your bed. It is so difficult for me to leave you every night. I think we both wish we had more time together.
I remember when you were in the hospital, and we were just waiting for you to be able to come home. Every day for the last few weeks you were there, I was just certain they were going to say you could come home. Those weeks were probably the longest weeks of my life. Although I visited 3 times every day, I always wanted to spend more time with you. I just couldn't wait for you to come home. Now you have been home for 3 years, and I still wish I could spend more time with you. I guess no matter what, I will always feel that way. I love you so much.
Happy Homecoming Day!
Love,
Mommy
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