Three Years Old
Three years, my little ones.
Today, you are three years old. I cannot believe how much you have grown in the past year. You are speaking in full sentences, have opinions on everything, and have a memory that is better than any elephant (this is good when it comes to remembering rules, not so good when remembering that there are cookies in the cookie jar).
You both continue to be such a joy to be around. Your mother and I, after putting you to bed at night, often look at each other and comment how amazing you are. Each and every day is full of wonder and joy. We are truly lucky to have you.
I am impressed by how well behaved you both are. You eat your vegetables, you rarely throw tantrums, and you listen when Mommy and Daddy tell you to do something (Most of the time. You’re not perfect but, then, who is?). You both love to play. You love to laugh. You love to read books. You love each other. And that is the best thing ever.
So, now that you are three, you are definitely a “big boy” and a “big girl” as you both told me this morning. It is something that I’m going to have to come to terms with. I’m not sure how it happened but you are, indeed, a “big boy” and a “big girl.” You can put your sandals on all by yourself. You can climb up into your car seats. You don’t quite have the knife juggling down quite yet, but we’re working on it.
So, Happy Birthday my little ones. I love you more than there are stars in the sky.
Love,
Daddy.
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I’ve never seen that newborn picture..they were so healthy looking as babies!!
Happy Birthday Big Kids!!
Comment by mp — June 12, 2008 @ 12:52 pm
Oh my…they’re so adorable! Look at them, they’ve grown up so fast.
I’m smiling from ear to ear, reading this entry and of course looking at the photos too. I’ve always wanted twins.
They’re gorgeous! ^__^
Comment by Yvie — June 12, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
Happy third birthday to them both!
But well behaved? You sure they’re three?
Comment by Darren — June 12, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
Happy birthday, doubly!
Comment by Rattling the Kettle — June 12, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
Those are great Looking kids! Happy birthday guys!
Comment by James — June 12, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
happy birthday to your big boy and big girl….
Comment by Geena — June 12, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
Happy Happy Birthday Birthday! They are so adorable, I love their happy eyes. An a double congratulations to the parents for getting through another year.
Comment by Rachael — June 12, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter and handsome son.
I hadn’t realized how much they had grown this year until I saw the difference between the last pictures.
Comment by Fran — June 12, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Happy Birthday times two!
Comment by Deanna — June 12, 2008 @ 4:05 pm
They’re just get prettier and more handsome! Happy Birthday to them both. Hope you all have a great day celebrating.
Comment by Kate — June 12, 2008 @ 4:13 pm
Happy birthday, guys!
You know you have to keep that chair and take their picture in it on every birthday, right?
Comment by Chag — June 12, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
Happy Birthday kiddos! You guys got lucky with the mommy and daddy picks. Go easy on them when you *do* start not listening. Start slowly. Ease them in.
Congrats Matthew and Andrea on two wonderful great children! You’re doing an amazing job!!
Comment by Trish — June 12, 2008 @ 8:12 pm
happy birthday, little ones. not so little anymore, eh? they look so cute, smiles like mirrors…crinkled eyes and teeth. great kids, great daddy and i know form all of your praise for her, great great mama.
Comment by mamie — June 12, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
Feliz cumpleaños!! Happy Birthday to TheMonk and Swee’Pea!
Congratulations Matthew & Andrea, those are two beautiful kiddos and what a great job you both have done with them, how very proud you must be.
Hugs & Blessings!
Comment by MamáChanga — June 12, 2008 @ 10:50 pm
…and more than there are grains of sand on all beaches in the world.
Comment by Grandmother — June 13, 2008 @ 12:14 am
Happy 3rd Birthday! Just look how adorable they are!! But tell me – how did you get them both to smile at the same time for the pic?? I swear it has to be one of the hardest things…..
Comment by ivoryfrog — June 13, 2008 @ 12:35 am
Happy Birthday, Sweet Babies-er, I mean, Big Kids!
You and your wife are very very fortunate people… we know the feeling!
Comment by Lauren — June 13, 2008 @ 6:43 am
Happy Birthday (not so) little ones! It’s fun to watch you grow up! Hope today is magical.
Comment by Equipoise — June 13, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
Happy Birthday Kiddies!
(How many times do you get asked this—Are they identical?)
Comment by Ed (zoesdad) — June 13, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
Happy Birthday! Can you believe it’s been 3 years?
Comment by Amy — June 14, 2008 @ 7:04 am
Congrats and happy birthday! We have been following you for 1.5 years! Cannot believe how fast time goes.
A
Comment by Archana — June 14, 2008 @ 10:10 am
That’s odd, I posted a comment on their b-day but it didn’t show up!
Feliz cumpleaños to TheMonk and Swee’Pea, what beautiful/handsome human beings you are, you’re parents have done a great job!
Congratulations to both of you as parents you must be so very proud!
Hugs & Blessings!
Comment by MamáChanga — June 14, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
Adorable!
Happy Birthday to them both!
Comment by cathy — June 14, 2008 @ 6:57 pm
Man, it all happens so damn fast! happy birthday guys.
Comment by PG — June 14, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
holy cow, they DO grow fast. Congrats and Happy Birthday!
Comment by croutonboy — June 15, 2008 @ 8:09 am
Happy Birthday and Happy Birthday.
Great kids you’ve got there.
Comment by Whit — June 16, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
Happy Birthday!
Comment by Kenyatta — June 17, 2008 @ 6:49 am