Happy Birthday to Willa!

We haven't been very good about updating the blog lately. A toddler, two full-time jobs, a houseguest for 2.5 months, and an upcoming major home project have all taken up our free time these last few months.

I couldn't let this day pass without acknowledging our favorite little girl's birthday. Willa turned three today and it was a wonderful day. She has shown a new sense of maturity in just the last few weeks - she's willing to play independently which allows Markus and I to get a few extra things done (or done more quickly), her language continues to explode, and she's bouncing and balancing and hopping and skipping and jumping around. She's so much fun right now!

There are some tantrums, but not like we experienced a few months ago - and even those were mild. She's a good listener, which she's proud of, and overall seems to be a happy little girl.

Occasionally our patience is tested, but on days like today, Markus and I are both reminded of our lucky we are to be parents of such a beautiful, caring, smart, energetic, healthy, funny little girl.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Willa!