Alyssa turned 3 last week and I can't believe it. She makes me love being a mom. We have so much fun together. She is very helpful, easy-going, so silly and sweet.
She is always concerned about everyone in the family and has to know where they are at all times. One example is when we were at the park. I was trying to carry everything back to the car and couldn't carry Addi at the same time, so I left her on the grass to play for a moment. When Lis realized I was leaving Addi, she wouldn't leave her side. She kept telling me that we couldn't leave her. I have never seen her so worried. Once I reassured her that we would come back to get her, Lissa's expression changed from one of concern to relief. I thought it was so cute that she is already taking care of her little sister.
At the moment Alyssa has three jobs around the house. She empties the silverware from the dishwasher, always has to carry her plate to the sink, and has to make her bed in the morning. She never complains (but it takes a little persuasion sometimes with the silverware!) and is so willing to do her part and be a big girl.
She still loves reading, watching Charlie and Lola and Max and Ruby, bubbles, digging in the sand, dressing up, and dancing and listening to music, especially music from the Disney movies. During the instrumental parts, she always lets me know what is going on during that part of the movie. It cracks me up. If it's a sad part, she pretends to be very sad. It is a dramatic moment.
Alyssa brings so much joy to our family and is always making us laugh. She is such a blessing in our lives and we love her so much!
