Taija is 3!

Three years ago yesterday I became a MOM! It is crazy to think it has already been 3 years, but at the same time it feels like I have been doing this forever! Motherhood is so much harder than I could have ever imagined, but I wouldn't trade it for the world!

Taija is such a fun, energetic, mischievous, kind, happy child. It is so funny to watch her different moods, but watch out if she is ever woken up from her nap/bedtime. All I can say is she is worse than her father (although maybe not, I hear he was a pill to deal with too)! Taija is ALWAYS on the go...I don't think this child sits still for a minute. She still loves to play with her baby dolls and is quite the little mother. She likes to play with Luke, but only on her terms (which can create WWIII in my home at times as Luke is starting to have his own opinions that are very different from his sister's). Taija loves her special time with Daddy; workbook with special crayons, bike rides, tower building, etc. She is still Mommy's little girl and loves to help 'cook' but only cookies, cakes, and other fun things to eat.
I am sure if anyone saw her with her shirt off I would be turned in to child services. This kid is SKINNY! Taija wears 3T shirts, but is still in 2T shorts as any bigger falls right off her little bottom! Somehow she has more energy than any other little girl I know. She is currently taking a dance class twice a week and absolutely LOVES it! If you ever get the chance ask her to dance for you...it is HILARIOUS! Taija is quite the talker now and once she warms up to you she won't STOP talking. Whether it's telling you a story, what she did yesterday, or her trip to New York she usually has some pretty funny actions to accompany her talking.
TAIJA - you are such a joy in my life and I am proud to be your mother. At times you frustrate me as I know how smart you are and how much you understand, but pretend not to (I am sure this will be a sore point for years to come). I love when you play with your little brother and what a great big sister you are. Thanks for being a part of my family...I LOVE YOU MY LITTLE GOOSE!