Happy 3rd birthday to you
They say the days are long and the years are short, and man, I totally believe it. I remember holding her when she was a tiny newborn, and it was hard for me to imagine her as a toddler: walking, talking, dancing… and not crying all the time. 😉
Well, I blinked, and here we are.
(from the night of her school’s Christmas show)
“They” say that having a baby is like having half your heart walk around outside your body. It’s much more than that. She’s so wise, like a tiny Buddha, and teaches me so much each day: how to be more patient; how to slow the heck down and appreciate the moment; there’s always time to splash in the puddles, and dance on the beach.
Our lives, and my heart, are so much more full with her here. In so many ways, she feels like she’s always been a part of our family; we were just waiting for her to arrive.
Some things about three:
-Three is tiny tutus and messy buns
-Three is pancakes, fruit, and singing at the breakfast table
-Three is fierce hugs, sweet kisses, and tiny hands tickling your hair
-Three is “NO,” stomping, thrashing, and the brilliance of a simple distraction to take the tantrum away (most of the time, haha)
-Three is old enough to feed yourself, but young enough that a hug from mama or dada makes anything better
-Three is playing with dinosaurs while wearing a princess dress
-Three is wonder, and uninhibited friendliness
I love three, and am so excited to see how this little one will surprise us over the next year.
Happy happy birthday, Livi <3
–Livi’s birth story part 1 and part 2
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Happy birthday Liv!
My little guy is almost 1 and you have it so right! I swear, he teaches me as much as I teach him! Enjoy 3!
omg!!!!! those pictures at the end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a great idea to keep doing them Gina!!!!!!!!!!!!! i absolutely LOVE YOU and your fam and I think you’re the best Mom to that little angel of yours <3 Happy birthday, sweetie!
Happy Birthday Livi! It has been such a treat to watch her grow and you become a Mama! Cheers to your lovely family! <3
Oh my goodness! She looks so grown up 🙂 Happy Birthday Livi!
Happy Birthday Olivia!! I loved your post, it was so sweet 🙂
She is adorable Gina! And what a lucky girl to have 2 such amazing, loving parents. Happy Birthday to Livi!
I stumbled upon your blog and have been following you. She is adorable. Enjoy, the years will fly by.
Awww HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIVI!!!!! She’s so pretty. Just like her mama. Enjoy 3! 🙂
Happy happy birthday to the little lady!!
Happy birthday, Olivia! I LOVE the pictures! They remind me of my parents taking a picture of me by the front door every year on the first day of school. I’d say the collage of them made the coolest senior dedication page in the yearbook. 😉
Happy Birthday to Liv! She is such an adorable little girl. 🙂
This is so sweet. Liv is seriously one of the cutest little girls. Happy birthday to her!
OMG the pics are adorable!!! She’s just too cute! Happy birthday Liv!!!
Aww so, so sweet.
What fun pictures! Happy Birthday Liv! My oldest is 12 so I know exactly what you mean about time going by waaaaay too fast!
Your Liv sounds like a real character, and her photos are super presh. My husband declared on NYE that he thinks we should try for a baby this year. In my terror, I have been stalking your and Tina’s blogs to try to convince myself that I can totally handle being a mom. You make it sound so worthwhile… hope Livi enjoys her birthday!
Happy Birthday Olivia! This is such a sweet post! Wishing Olivia and your family another beautiful year together!!
She is so sweet and looks so adorably grown up! Happy Birthday to Liv!
Where DOES the time go? Somehow it feels like she should only be two this year.
Happy Birthday to your Little Lady!
haha , three – is so much fun 😉 Half “Mommy, leave me alone! Go away!” followed by “Mommy? Come snuggle me?”
Happy Birthday Olivia! She is so precious – enjoy your day with the birthday girl 🙂
Oh gosh! #fullheart!!!! I am due in March with my 1st and cannot wait to meet our baby girl. Looking forward to so many fun adventures ahead!
So sweet! Happy birthday Liv!
Happy birthday Liv!
If there is an age where a hug from Mom or Dad doesn’t make everything better, I never want to get that old! 🙂 Happy Birthday, Liv! I don’t know you, but I love to read about you!
How sweet! Like one of your previous commenters, my husband and I have been thinking about maybe trying to get pregnant this year, and posts like this make me think that maybe all the changes that come with having a child would be worth it. I’m just sooo scared ;)!!
Happy birthday to your beautiful little girl!
What a beautiful post! Happy Birthday Olivia! I hope that you have the most amazing day.
She is such a beautiful little lady! Happy Birthday Miss. Olivia!
Happy birthday mini-Gina!!! I hope it is filled with yummy treats and a lot of chocolate!
Happy birthday to your sweet girl! 🙂
This is so sweet!! I remember when you were pregnant and can’t believe she is so big!! IM due in about 2 weeks and can’t wait for all of the adventures to come. Happy Birthday Livvy!!
“And then I blinked.” Love it.
LOVE those pics at the end. What a great idea!! Happy 3rd Birthday to sweet Liv! 🙂 xo
This is the sweetest post ever! Happy birthday, Liv! I can’t believe she is already THREE! I remember when you announced your pregnancy.
So beautiful! Happy birthday to Livi and you! Children are an extension if their parents; her lovely nature and kindness is from you. Have a wonderful day celebrating!
Yayy!! Happy Birthday to your little mini-me. She is so adorable. I love this post! 🙂
happy birthday sweet LIV!!! 🙂
So cute! Happy Birthday to Livi. 🙂
So precious and wise 🙂 Happy Birthday Livi!! You are one lucky girl to have parents that love you so much!
“Three is playing with dinosaurs while wearing a princess dress.” — My favorite. This is so perfect. My little is just 15 months and I cannot imagine 3, but know it will be here all too soon. Happy Birthday little Liv!
Happy Birthday, beautiful Miss Liv!!!
OMG! She is so adorable!!! Happiest of Birthdays to Livi!! Gina (from Mass)
Happy Birthday Olivia!
Happy Birthday to Liv!
My little girl turns 7 today!! I still can’t believe it…boy does time fly!
What a sweet post. Brought tears to my eyes knowing I will have a 3-year-old soon too… and your “Three is…” list is so very perfect.
Happy birthday to your little one…what a special day for all of you!
Happy Birthday Liv!!! I absolutely adore the pictures at the end. So sad I never started something like this.
This was such a sweet post! She is such a beautiful little girl and looks so happy! Happy birthday to Livi and here’s hoping 3 will be a great year for all of you! <3
How adorable! Happy birthday to your little girl!
Happy Birthday!!
Awww!!! Happy Birthday Livi! It’s been an absolute pleasure to watch her grow up with so much love through your blog. Hope you and your family have a wonderful day celebrating.