Hi Malaya. You’re Three!

Hi Malaya,

Last week, you turned three years old. Can you believe it?

When I think about that, I realize how fast time flies.

It feels like it was just yesterday when you said your first words and took your first steps (yes, you talked before you walked).

Now look at the energy ball you’ve morphed into.

I have a number of wishes and prayers for you. But let me list those another time.

Instead, let me thank you today.

  • Thank you for being very sweet and loving. To me, your mom, your sister, and the rest of our family and friends.
  • Thank you for making me feel like the best dad in the world, especially when you run to greet me with an embrace whenever I get home.
  • Thank you for reminding me not to speak when my mouth is full.
  • Thank you for your morning (silly) dance routine. It’s a great way to start the day.
  • Thank you for giving me an excuse to play with lightsabers and Nerf guns.
  • Thank you for saying sorry when you need to.
  • Thank you for forgiving me and your mom when we mess up. (We are still figuring out this parenting thing.)
  • Thank you for leading the prayers every now and then at mealtime.
  • Thank you for making me appreciate more what it means to relate to God as our Heavenly Father.
  • Thank you for bringing so much joy to our little family.

We love you,

Eric

Photo from Elain Subido

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