I really can't believe that our little girl is 3 years old. It's one of the hardest things about being a parent is that you love the stage that they are currently in and love watching them grow and learn but then miss the years that have past and the little baby that used to fit so perfectly in your arms.
The past week, I have felt reflective as I think back on McCall's life. She truly is a little miracle baby. She was our last shot and still to this day, it brings me to tears to think about the day that I got the positive news. It had been years of negatives that the positive was truly a shock. That little miracle is now 3 and she truly has made our family more complete. She brings so much fun and cuteness into our little world. I can't imagine our family without her.
She loves Paw Patrol, and it has been fun this past month doing little things to prepare for her big day. I put up all the decorations after she went to bed the night before and it was sweet to see her reaction when she woke up. She loved it!
We had a houseful for the party which was so much fun. The weather had not been ideal for the latter half of the week and I've been praying all week so we could have it outside. My prayers were answered, and it ended up being a beautiful evening. Aaron and 4 of his kids and Mike and Christy's family were in town for a long weekend. Then we had Nona and Pops and Anna and Scott's family and also our neighbors. It was fun to just visit and all the cousins and friends played outside. We had a hot dog bar and then smores and cake pops.
McCall was so cute and serious with just a tiny smile while we were all singing to her. It took her a few times to get all her candles blown out but she was so proud of herself once she accomplished the task at hand.
The cake pops were fun to make and more fun to eat. It was like a gender reveal party but instead a Paw Patrol reveal. There was blue (Chase), green (Rocky), red (Marshall), and yellow (Rubble) and whichever cake pop you picked is what character you were.
Then it was time to open presents and McCall sure was spoiled and got so many fun things to keep her busy. She is very slow at opening presents and wants to play with each thing she opens, which is amazing but is hard for her sisters who are very excited for her to open them all. She got lots of Paw Patrol things and it was so sweet listening to her little voice and her reactions to everything. She knows all the characters and was in Paw Patrol heaven.
- She had her yearly well child check-up yesterday and is 26 pounds 12.8 ounces (12th percentile) and 2 feet 11.43 inches (16th percentile).
- She makes the BEST faces! She is the most expressive little girl with all her expressions. She keeps us laughing with the many different faces she makes.
- She is a great sleeper. The only thing right now is that she often falls asleep in the late afternoon especially if we are in the car and even will just fall asleep on her own if she is tired but if she takes too long of a nap then she is up late (10-11 pm) before she is ready for bed.
- She likes to get dressed herself and is so proud when she does it. It is the cutest thing and even cuter the clothes that she picks out and they are often backwards.
- She is very good at imaginative play and is amazing at playing by herself. It's fun to listen to her and her little imagination at play.
- She loves to be outside, go to the park, and jump in puddles. She loves to be at the beach and really any adventure we go on.
- She loves her sisters, and it is the sweetest when she sees them in the morning with the cutest grin and will give them a hug. Of all my children, she gives the best hugs and is cuddlier than the other two.
- She is starting to really learn her colors and knowing Paw Patrol characters has helped with since she matches the color with the character. (Such as Chase is blue, Rubble is yellow, etc.)
- She loves water- bath time, running the sprinkles, playing with her water table, going to the lake, etc. I often have to bring a change of clothes if there is water nearby. :)
- She loves to wear dresses just like the other two.
- She is a pretty good eater but gets distracted pretty easily. When she wants to, she can really eat but other times it takes some persuasion. She is pretty good if I say she needs to eat 1 or 2 more bites, she will do it really quickly so she can be done. Her favorite thing to eat is cheese.
- She is always happy to say the meal prayer. She says the same thing every time and folds her arms with an occasional sneaking of food as she is praying and does this weird thing with her eyes like she is looking up to heaven, but it is more like her rolling her eyes back.
- I haven't potty trained her yet but she has sat on the toilet a few times and shows a little bit of interest. I decided since we have such a busy summer that I'm going to wait until the fall/next school year where we will be home and really focus on getting that done.
- She loves going to nursery at church and is by far my least shy child. I wouldn't say she is super social but just fine going around other kids and adults and giving high fives to people when my other two at this age would refuse to do that and hide behind my legs.
- She has toddler moments of meltdowns and can be possessive of her toys with other kids, but she is a pretty easy-going child.
- I still can't believe she is already 3 but goodness those years have been wonderful! Happy birthday McCall Haviland Smith!
A picture for every month of our little girl being in our family. We sure love you and can time please slow down. You are growing up WAY too fast!
We sure love you!
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