Showing posts with label Birthday Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birthday Gifts. Show all posts

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Dear Bria-

You think everyone in our family's middle name is Megan. You call Crew, Cruiser Megan Lewis. Dallin is the same, Dallin Megan Lewis. I tried to explain that Dallin's middle name is Thomas. To this, you stated, "Dallin Thomas Megan Lewis." I kind of gave up after that because you are too cute.

You're getting so grown up. I can't believe that you're going to preschool. You are very excited about that.

You just turned four. All you wanted for your birthday was an Elena dress, a heart of Tafiti necklace, and a horse. Your gifts were kind of flops. We got you a horse. But the Elena dress was too big. The size was 4+ but it was closer to fitting Akarie than you. Then your heart of Tafiti necklace was late. We still haven't received it! Thankfully, you're four and you weren't too fazed. We told you that your necklace was coming. We pinned your dress up and directly ordered you one your size.

You've become a terrible sleeper. You're scared. On our camping trip, Spencer told you about a girl ghost. Now you're determined that you see her. It's actually a little creepy. Dad and I have to sit with you while you fall asleep. You often wake in the middle of the night crying. Dad has slept in bed with you more times than he would care for.

You like to add letters or change the beginning of words. Our favorites are shmarshmellow, and galloon. You only called Crew, Cruiser. He is never Crew to you.

I've been a slacker mom at teaching you. You don't know your letters and we don't pull out your preschool workbook often enough. To be honest, Dallin and Akarie learned their letters from games on my phone. In the very least, I've been trying to have you spend at least ten minutes playing letter games. So far, the letters don't seem to stick at all. The only one you get consistently correct is the capital B. I wonder why. *sarcasm*

I love you Bria,
~Mom

Monday, July 24, 2017

Dear Bria-

Today you turned one.  And I feel bad because your poor birthday sure has been overshadowed.  Thank goodness you're too young to notice!  First off, Dad and I found out last night that I'm pregnant.  This was a little bit of a surprise and has definitely occupied my thoughts.

Then, we spent today at a children's museum that was geared towards older kids.  When two and under are free, that's saying something.  You still had a good time.  Nana laughed that your favorite thing there were stairs.  And it's the truth.

Tonight, after I put you down, Dallin lost his first tooth.  Dad and I couldn't help but laugh at these big events happening right around your birthday.  This is third child problem.  But please know that no matter what, I love you and have thought lots about your one year birthday.

Just watch your one year video if you want proof!  I worked on that for at least 10 hours and I think it turned out fabulous.  Truth be told, my best work yet.  See?  There are advantages to being a third kid!

You also got some cool gifts.  Aunt Kelli is in town and so you even had an extra guest at your party. You got a shape sorter, a ring with hoops that go around it, a flashlight, and a sippy cup.  You absolutely devoured your cupcake.  Unfortunately, you've gotten into sweets a time or two and so this was not your first foray into sugar.

I love you sweet girl!  I can't believe that I had you a year ago.  I'm so excited to be able to give you a sibling close in age.  Truth be told, in a lot of ways, I would love a large age gap between you and your sibling.  But seeing Dallin and Akarie grow up together confirmed to me that you deserved the same thing.  So... you're welcome!  (Disclaimer: There were other reason for having another kid right now.  But we definitely took you into consideration!)

Love you!
~Mom