Three & Counting

It's time to CeLeBrAtE!

We asked Myriam what kind of party she wanted this year and she was quick to tell us she wanted a princess party with crowns. Even though she's only three, Myriam knows exactly what she wants!

Every parent has said it at least once if not multiple times over in the younger years of their children:

I can't believe she's this old already?!!!We're all guilty of saying and thinking it. Truth is, Tim and I really can't believe Myriam is three already.

God has been more than gracious to us in bringing us pure JOY.

Our little Puerto Rican has taught us to laugh in the midst of big messes...

(http://thebroersmafive.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-un-doings-of-naptime.html) (http://thebroersmafive.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-undoings-of-naptime-take-two.html)

or try this one too…

(http://thebroersmafive.blogspot.com/2012/12/fecal-truffle.html).

Stop and snuggle at any moment, squeeze super tight when someone needs a hug and to always say "I love you" or "Have a nice day!"

As you can read and see, Myriam has made up for the older kids NEVER removing their diapers and experimenting with brown, stinky substances. Yes, even as recent as Saturday night did we have to put our hazmat suits on to clean up multiple "pop a squats" as our precious young one got the runs without a diaper on ALL over her room. After a solid hour of cleaning and loads of sanitizing laundry, Tim and I were still able to laugh. She has a way of doing that. Making people laugh.

One of my favorite lines lately is, "Mom, I got a poblem…I got a wedgey." Hilarious.

Unfortunately, today Myriam is fighting a fever which makes her calm and clingy. Tis' the season.

Thank you Jesus for hand picking this child for our family. Myriam Judith has made our family feel more complete and has packed many laughs in her short three years here with us. She is the definition of joy. We will forever be blessed because she is a Broersma.

Happy Birthday sweet girl!

{ Her cross eye trick with the crown had us rolling in laughter! }

{ Happy Birthday to you…}

{ Every princess needs to ballerina spin with crown and dress present. }

{ Birthday jammies from big brother. Goof balls. }

{ Sweet moments with Great Grandpa Broersma. Most days he struggles to remember who we are, but when approached by a princess, Grandpa can't resist the lesson about toddler computers. }

{ I'm not sure which is cuter:

Myriam as a rock star or Uncle Kari wearing his pretty pink crown! }

{ Addi bought her own gift for Myriam this year and was proud to
give it to her little sister. }

Our goal for this next year…
Transitioning from diapers to big girl undies and putting EVERYTHING in the potty!