Dear Tatum,
Today is July 3rd, 2013. Your third birthday!! You have come so far this year. You know your letters and can even write most of them! You are constantly reading books and asking to be read to. You are generally curious about EVERYTHING! You always ask mommy, daddy and Reece “How was your day?” One time at dinner you asked everyone “How is your drink?” When we responded you said “Oh! Good!!”
You are still very much in to the Disney Princesses. But, aside from your mother and brother, nothing compares to your love of animals. Poor Cupid, she cannot catch a break. Your favorite animal appears to be bunnies though. Thankfully I have been able to hold off on buying you one. But I’m afraid I will not be able to say no if you were to ever ask.
You have made so many friends at school and dance. You have even made friends at Reece’s baseball games!! Everywhere you go you seem to develop a friendship with someone. Although this makes me crazy chasing you around everywhere, I am tearing up as I write this because I am just so proud of you. You are just so loveable!!
There is very little that brings me as much joy as being near you. You greet each day calling for me and mommy. And you smile from ear to ear and give us a great big hug when you see us come in your room. At bed time you kiss us good night and always say “sweet dreams, I love you”.
Happy Birthday my angel! You have brought us so much joy. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. And I’m going to enjoy every opportunity we have together. Every day, every hour, every moment.
Love,
Daddy
“A smile from your lips
Bring the summer sunshine
The tears from your eyes bring the rain
I feel your touch, your warm embrace
And I’m in heaven again”
-Bobby Helms-