Charlie is 3.

 

Charlie had her 3rd birthday yesterday.  I wanted to try and make it special since we were just at home, the three of us.  We started our day at Hy-Vee.  Charlie got her favorite, a doughnut with purple sprinkles.  After we ate we picked up her Frozen cake from the bakery.  As we got into the car she said,"The lady did a great job with my cake!". 

 

We went home for a couple hours so we could Skype with both sets of grandparents.  Paul came home for lunch to surprise her.  I had told her that when Papa came home we could open presents and eat cake so I had to hold up my end of the bargain.

 

Charlie, Georgia and I went to the Bounce House in the afternoon.  I attempted to keep up with her as she ran all over the place and flying down the slides.  We spent the rest of the afternoon playing with her toys and watching Paw Patrol.  Charlie skyped with Shannon, Olivia and Emma and we had pizza and cake for dinner. 

 

Paul and I have been telling her that when she turns 3 she is a big girl and has to start wearing big girl underwear.  Yesterday she asked to wear them.  We have tried a couple of times before but have regressed back to diapers.  I am hoping it sticks this time!

 

Funny things she has said lately:

 

"Not today"... to everything, diapers, eating, naps, baths, etc.

I'm just teasing.

Hold on...I'm just going to look at my bootie in the mirror.

My name is Charlie...because I like bubbles.

With my friend daddy.

"Shake it off" comes on the radio. "I don't have my drum.  Should I shake it off with my feet or something?

 

Favorite things:

loves purple and pink

Surprise eggs

Paw patrol

waffles

play doh

Bounce House

swimming

having Papa throw her on the bed

playing with her grandparents

blue Gatorade

 

 

Charlie is so sweet, smart, funny, and is so much fun to be around.  She wears me out with all of the engery that she has.  She gives the best hugs.  Charlie has been a wonderful big sister.  She brings Georgia toys, gives her kisses, and always ends up right next to her.  She is very strong willed and wants to do everything on her own terms.  I love her so much!