Dear Linnea

This is a couple weeks late.  You turned 3 years old on the 27th of May.  I can not believe how much you are growing up!  I absolutely LOVE your personality.  You are full of light and energy.  You are beginning to talk a lot more clearly which is nice.  I still don't understand a lot of what you are saying but I've learned to ask the questions "Where is it?" and "Can you show me?".  Between those two questions we figure things out pretty well.  You are interested in My Little Pony, Dora and Strawberry Shortcake.  Your favorite My Little Pony is Rainbow Dash and your next favorite is Apple Jack.  When you grow up you want to be a Zoo Keeper with Emma.  You are all about doing everything and anything with Emma.  You are beginning to be more kind to those around you and are less likely to hit or push people.  You and I talk quite often about what it means to be kind to others.  Everyone at church just loves you.  I am constantly getting comments from people about how happy you are and how silly you are.  I believe that one of your purposes in life was to come to this Earth to make people laugh.  You do it so well.  I hope that your strong personality will stay with you throughout your life.  It is a bit annoying at times when you dig your heels in and refuse to do something but at other times I have to sit back in amazement as you stand your ground for the right reasons.  I look forward to helping you determine which things you need to let go and which things you absolutely should stand your ground with.  You have been given the gift of a strong personality.  Don't let anyone ever break you of that.  Somethings that you don't like are taking baths and then when I finally convince you to get in the bath you will not let me wash your hair.  I have had to be relaxed about this and we have come to a compromise that your hair gets washed Saturday evening before church.  Mommy and Daddy's favorite way to describe you when we talk to you is "Tiny but mighty" you are so small for your age and I love it.  People see this petite little girl and don't expect you to have such a big personality.  We also call you our little firecracker.  Please remember that you have a Heavenly Father who loves you and wants the best for you.  Always be kind to others and don't judge.  Remember to include others in your activities so they don't feel left out and be a better listener than talker. I love you little Nae Nae.

Love,
Mom