I want to remember

a few things about the Munchkin at almost 4.

Munchkin,

You are so awesome and I love hanging out with you. Right now, you are working very hard on your letters and sounds. You really want to learn how to read. You love The Lion King, Fruit Roll Ups, Corn Dogs, and making Art. Playball is really showing now, we often get reports from teachers about how coordinated you are...playing soccer and dribbling a basketball. You are doing wonderful at Preschool with Ms. Graham and Ms. Targjini. They tell us you have excellent behavior, listen well, and are nice to all of your friends. Also, you aren't the tallest in your class :) It's just amazing how fast you are growing. I am loving this age and wish I could keep you here for a while longer.

Mom

Stuff

I spent some time coloring with the Munchin this afternoon. It was wonderful...I have loved to color since I can remember. The best part is, she can color with me. When I sew or scrapbook, I always feel like I have to do it when she's asleep b/c I don't want the "interference" (forgive the word but I hope you know what I mean). With coloring, it's not like that...it's just fun :)

So, there are some things I want to remember at the Munchkin inches closer to 4 years old (OMG!)

Munchkin,

This was the year you really grew from a toddler to a big girl. You've mastered potty training...the pee was easy but you just got the poop about 3 weeks ago. It was all Daddy's doing b/c I was traveling but he handled it wonderfully. Speaking of traveling...there will be more trips in the near future but none as long as that one. I missed you terribly.

You are a sweet and smart girl. Kind, earth-friendly, sporty...there just aren't enough words. Today was a tough one for me though. You were pure sass and I struggle with it. You've learned to ride your scooter and are learning to ride a bike. Right now, you are very interested in learning to write and read. You know how to write your name, you know your numbers by sight (and by count), you have known your colors and shapes for a really long time now. You continue to enjoy Playball and love to play soccer, basketball, really anything with a ball.

You continue to wow people...many tell me that there is just something about you that draws them in and makes them love you. Hey, who can blame them ;) You have really blossomed from a very shy girl to an outgoing girl. Your preschool has been absolutely instrumental about this...I cannot tell you what it's like to have the support of your school and work as a team. Less than 3 months ago, you wouldn't get up in front of your class and dance. Two weeks ago, you stood up in front of the students at your school (100) and played a hummingbird during Ms. Kate's concert.

You are an amazing person, I'm so blessed and grateful to be your mom! I love you.