Oh Lila,

Where do I start? You are amazing.  You are ao smart, so funny, and so fun to be with.  You are the best big sister in the world.  Sometimes it's hard for me to remember you are so young because you can do so much, and you care so much. It's seems not too long ago you were just a tiny baby in my arms, now you are over half my size.  You have the most loving heart, always comforting Eli when he is upset.  You kiss him always and play with him bring him toys

.  Although you so not like him playing with some of yours, mostly your babies and stuffed animals.  (Unless they are meant for babies :) 

You love princesses right now and you say you are a princess.  And yes you are.  You are sweet and kind and anyone could look up to be like you, I hope I am like you one day because your heart is so sweet.   

You today

You love to sing.  You love to dance and play play play!!  Since Eli has been born you play a lot more by yourself.  I am busy with full arms but you manage just fine.  I do miss playing with you. I love having this sweet baby brother in my arms but I am looking forward when he is a little bigger and can be put down so we can all play together!  

We try to go do fun things often and keep ourselves busy.  At home we bake weekly, cookies bread etcetera.  You still love to help with dinner, dishes, and anything else in the kitchen.  I'm your play kitchen you make "family breakfast" and load everything on a big tray for us all to share.  

You are an amazing big sister always caring for Eli and always caring for him.  Lately you say "mommy you're the best" I say "Lila you're the best" we go back and forth.  It makes my heart hurt it feels so good.  I love you my sweet girl. 

Three!!!

Here is a look at your 3rd birthday.  We had your party in the park, complete with a piñata.  Momal gave you a bike!!! For your actual birthday we had a birthday breakfast and went to the children's museum and had a picnic.  For dinner we had pizza and cake!! Daddy and I gave you a jewelry box, and your outfit and ballet slippers for your dance lessons!  Three years went by too fast.  You have made them the best three years of my life.  I love you Lila! 

May2014

Dance class and being a sister

You have been taking ballet for a month.  Today you started your tap and ballet class.  In three months you will have a recital!  I am so excited to invite all your family and friends to watch you dance.  You really like to dance and say every time how happy you are to get to go to dance class.  You did so well at your first class. Paying attention almost the entire time and following the directions so well, you have adjusted to life as a big sister very well.  You are so living to Eli. Lately you want to change Eli's diaper all by yourself.  And you most do it by yourself. I help with the lifting and fastening properly.  

We have been baking more lately and making out own bread.  The process takes hours and you are always helpful with it all.  Last week we kneaded it by hand for the first time and that was fun.  

A moment in the life of you

We just had  a conversation about what you will wear while riding your bike.  A helmet (you asked me why we wear helmets, I said to protect your head) 

You said "shoes to protect your feet keep you from falling" you asked "why do we wear shorts?" "Beacause you can't ride naked" and you said "and defiently wearing a buckle" I asked you what a buckle was and who wears one.  You answer "you wear it around your waist" and as you walk our of the room you say "ill wear one when I get to ride in the street too"   And now you are back and wearing shorts and your helmet.  

Youre a big sister

Lila!! Today you became a big sister.  Eli was born at 1:36 am.  You are so so so sweet! I am looking forward to seeing you play this new role.