My sweet sweet girl,
You are three years old today. I’m not going to say it’s bittersweet. It’s not really. I love you more and more every day so to see you turn three is just a celebration of how much my love has grown for you.
one day old
As I nurse and snuggle Asa, it’s hard to imagine that my big grown up girl was ever as tiny. Yet, I occasionally get waves of memories about my baby Lydia. I’ll remember how your feet touched the rocking chair as I nursed you. I remember you stretching like a little rubberband when you woke up. I remember your hair, your ears and your little bitty mouth. And although I’d love to rewind time and hold my baby Lydia again, I could NEVER EVER be more excited about who you are today.
one year old
I adore every new word that comes out of your mouth. I cherish every minute we spend together. I’m excited about exploring each new day with you. I can’t wait to see how you develop and learn and grow at every stage. My heart is full as I see you learn to be a helper, a giver and a thoughtful girl.
two years old
I know you won’t remember your 3rd birthday. But I will. And I pray that the love your Daddy and I have for you will be a foundation to support and encourage you your entire life.
newly three
Happy Birthday to my sweet sweet baby girl. My new three year old.
I love you,
Mommy
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*sniff sniff*
Happy 3rd Birthday, Lydia!!
What a wonderful post and she looks like Mommy! Happy Birthday Lydia!
Happy Birthday, Lydia! What a sweetie!
Twitter: localmandi
January 5, 2009 at 10:51 am
Happy Birthday Lydia!! We can’t wait to celebrate with you:)
Happy Birthday Lydia!!!
Happy third birthday, Lydia!! Have some cake for me! XXOO
Twitter: vanderbiltwife
January 5, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Sweet.
Wow, I’ve been reading your blog for a long time–I remember Lydia’s cute snowflake party last year. Are you having a party this year? I don’t imagine you have as much time to make snowflake marshmallows with the baby around. 
happy birthday lydie! I love the picture of her right after she woke up! It’s so cute!
How adorable she is and what great sentiments you have written! Happy Birthday Little One!!
Awwwww…
Happy Birthday to Lydia. What a beautiful big girl!
Happy Birthday Lydia!! She is TOO CUTE!!
Twitter: staci
January 5, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Well, if that doesn’t tug at your heartstrings! Amanda..that is precious!
Happy Birthday Lyddie! You are looking more and more like your mother everyday
truly beautiful!!! Very poignant and lovely, Amanda…
Happy Birthday Lydia!
Lump in my throat!
Twitter: notdiyheather
January 6, 2009 at 9:53 am
She is just the cutest!!! Happy birthday, Lydia!!!
Happu late birthday, sweet girl!!!
Twitter: DiaperDiaries
January 7, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Oh that is too cute!!
Oh! Happy belated birthday!
You might think this is silly, but I always have snowflake cookie cutters in the back of my mind when winter rolls around because I know you once wanted to use them for a party for Lydia but couldn’t find them. Someday they will be found!
Happy belated birthday Lydia!! I can’t believe our little girls are three this month? Love that big smile of her’s!
Twitter: brandiofbham
January 9, 2009 at 1:52 am
Aww! She is just gorgeous! Happy Birthday Lydia (a little late!)
Happy Birthday Lydia! I can’t believe it – three years old. Where is the time going? And she is just the prettiest little girl, Amanda. You and Les will have to fight those boys off before you know it!
Twitter: jubes
January 12, 2009 at 2:59 pm
She just keeps getting cuter and cuter. How IS that possible?! But there you have it.
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