Mary Cate is three! Heaven, help us.

Oh, this girl. She's the same at three as she ever was, though (after a rough couple of weeks) she's settled into preschool. I've seen a lot of growth since then--Mary has all kinds of new songs to sing and friends to play with. It's always so cool and a little surprising when one of the kids starts preschool and learns things that we didn't teach them!

Mary still loves reading, music, and playing outside. She really loves to be with me...all the time...morning and night. She has a strong will and a mind of her own, which we're convinced will serve her well someday! We have to believe that so we don't cry.

As our Labor Day baby, Mary celebrated her special day at Aunt Pam's house at the lake. Here's what she has to say about it all.

How do you feel about being three?  

I AM three! I feel happy when I'm three, but when mommy goes to her class I feel sad that I'm three. [She's not thrilled about preschool, yet.] 

What kinds of new things do three-year-olds do?   
Be happy. Share toys.

Who is your best friend?

Eddie-buddy.

Who are your favorite people to play with?
Eddie-buddy. I love Eddie-buddy so much. At school, Christian. Marina. Annie and Nellie and DJ!

What kinds of things are you good at?

Hugging Eddie-buddy. Hugging and kissing Mommy and Daddy, and Nellie, Annie, and DJ. I'm good at going to a different house, like grandma's,

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A princess. A cleaner.

What’s your favorite song?   
Psalty songs.

What's your favorite food?
Soup. Just soup.

Favorite movie?   
Hm. Frozen!

Favorite book?   

Frozen.

Favorite color?   
Yellow and blue.

Favorite place to be?

Our house. MY house.

What are your favorite things to do?   
Play with Eddie-buddy. Play in the basement, watch a movie, play with mommy.

What was your favorite birthday present?
Gum. That was the best!

Is there anything else you want us to know about you?   
I have Ellie elephant at school. I don't cry at school. I cry when I have tears.