Three.

I remember all the waiting and the anticipation and the "please come out already!" I remember the anxiety that crept in when they said it was finally time to start pushing. I remember how excited I was when I found out she was a "she". I remember how big she looked yet how light she felt when I finally got to hold her. I remember being overwhelmed by the sudden pressure I felt to make the right decisions and take care of her in the right way. More than anything, I remember the pride I felt when I introduced her to our family as our daughter, Brooke Mary Reeder.

Three. We can't even believe it. Our hilarious, sassy, stubborn, adorable firstborn is three years old today. These 3 years have been magical. Exhausting, but magical :)

Happy birthday, lady. As you always say, you're my best girl ever.

Brooke's Birthday Interview: Year 3
1. What is your favorite animal? A hippo, like Hallie (from Doc McStuffins.)
2. What is your favorite food? Broccoli, cereal, &, um, yogurt.
3. What is your favorite show? One of the princess shows. Can you guess what it is? Belle! Because she's on my boots. (She was wearing her princess snow boots at the time. When prompted for an actual TV show, she chose Fresh Beat Band.)
4. What is your favorite color? Pink & purple.
5. Who is your best friend? Claire & Molly.
6. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Waffles.
7. What is your favorite restaurant? Skyline, DaRosa's, & barbecue sauce.
8. What is your favorite book? Frosty. (The song was playing.) And Princess books & Dora & Strawberry Shortcake.
9. What is your favorite song? Frosty! And Fresh Beat Band! And Princess!
10. What is your favorite toy? My guitar that Abby & Max gave me. And I like to play with my best buddy Joe.
11. What is your favorite snack? Animal crackers.
12. What do you like to sleep with at night? My best buddy Belle, Honey Bunny, Bunny, & Seahorse.
13. What kind of birthday party are you going to have? A Pinkalicious party!