Three!

Leo,

I can hardly believe you are three today, the super fast labor that didn't allow for an epidural, the sleepless nights, the need for me to be with you at almost every moment... I wouldn't change a thing because it has brought me, you.  I cannot tell you how amazing it has been watching you become perfectly you.

You're a feeler, you have genuine concern for others, you are very tuned in to how others are feeling.  If I get frustrated you look at me and ask, "You happy mama?"  If you get too rough and hurt Georgia, you are quick to say you're sorry and give her a hug, you're just a sweet guy.

You love sports and seem to really like football much to my chagrin.  I'm hoping I can persuade you to like a less aggressive sport, we'll see.  Your favorite color is blue, you're an excellent eater and have become a better than average sleeper.  You're funny, you like to make people laugh by being goofy.  You love anything that has to do with construction trucks, monster trucks, airplanes, dinosaurs, rockets.. you're all boy.

You're an awesome little brother.  You always accompany Georgia to the bus stop and before she gets on the bus you insist on giving her a big hug and kiss, you'll take her face in your hands and plant a big kiss on her lips, it's the sweetest thing.  You'll belt out, "Bye Georgia, have a good day... I love you!" as she boards the bus.

You're shy and take a bit to warm up to new situations and people.  Once you're warmed up you turn into a rambunctious boy who loves to jump, throw, be loud and have fun.

I've noticed you really like to cook.. you either help me or get out the pots and pans and start pulling food from the cupboards and mixing them together.  The other day we found the vegetable steamer in the refrigerator full of pretzels and chips.

To my sweet snuggly, I'm so glad you're mine and I cannot imagine our family without you.  I love you so incredibly much!