Happy Birthday, Brody!

Friday was Brody's 3rd birthday, but we decided to celebrate it on Saturday when Adam would be awake (he is working the night shift at work and sleeping during the day). We just pretended like Friday was any other day, which was kind of hard because I really wanted to sing to him. Saturday morning the kids woke up before 6:oo, like always, and I ran into their room and sang "Happy Birthday" to Brody. This is what followed:
"It's my birthday?"
"Yes! How old are you now?"
"Two."
"Noooo."
"THREE?"
"YES!"
"Wow. I'm big, just like my legs are big!"
It was pretty funny. We just hung out and got ready for his birthday party in the afternoon. After Brody's nap I took him to the back door and showed him the backyard all decorated for his party. There was a sign in the back that said, "Happy 3rd Birthday, Brody!" (thanks again for making that, Leslie) and I asked him what it said. He said, "I...Love...My...Mom...my". That so isn't what it is said but it was sure sweet of him to think so!

It is already pretty hot here in Georgia so we had a big water party in the back yard. The night before Adam and I and then my friend Leslie and I spent hours filling 500 water balloons. My fingers were literally bleeding by the time we were done. We had about 12 kids here for the party and it was really fun. Brody and Bridger were both babies about getting wet but it was fun to see all the kids throwing water balloons and each other and all the adults throwing water balloons at the kids and each other. After all those hours filling up the balloons, they were all thrown within minutes. We also had a little pool set up and the kids were having fun jumping in and out of the pool. We had lots of cupcakes and snacks and popsicles and Brody got to open all of his cool presents. One of the gifts was a Slip 'n' Slide so we opened it and set it up for the kids to play in. It says on the box that it's not for adult use but I'm so going to try it out when there aren't other adults around watching. I love Slip 'n' Slides!

It is weird that Brody is three, but at the same time, I don't really remember what it was like before I was his mom. It was probably a lot quieter and I probably got a lot more sleep, but where did I used to get my joy? Brody is so easy to crack up. All you have to do is look at him funny and he will bust up laughing. He is usually very kind to other kids and sometimes he is even kind to his little brother. He says things that make me laugh everyday. His dimple in his right cheek makes me melt and the kid has charm in his eyes. I love him and I am so thankful to be his mom.

Brody just minutes after birth- three years ago!

One day old- his first smile.

Brody with Aunt Audrey- he is totally trying to kiss her.

Happy Birthday Brody! You're THREE!