Daisy Ann

Yesterday was Daisy's third birthday. It's hard to believe she's that old already.

I always knew I wanted to have four kids although while Mike was deployed I started to get used to the idea of being done at three. Before he left that's what he wanted, but when he returned he was the one who convinced me to try for another one. Our family definitely seems complete with Daisy.

She was the easiest to name of our four children. The lucky girl gets to be named after three grandmas. My grandmas Daisy and Dorthea Ann and Mike's mom Patricia Ann.

Daisy's personality is hard to put into words. She is usually a very joyful and vibrant kid, but she can throw incredible tantrums if she doesn't get her way. Unfortunately, the big kids usually give in to her screaming which only makes it that much worse for mom and dad. She has a smile that can lighten up the darkest corners and a mischevious twinkle in her eyes.

She still tells on herself when she is being naughty (whether intentional or not I do not know). She will come over to me with her hands in fists and a particular look in her eyes and I know that she has something she's not supposed to have. Other times she'll have her hands behind her back and her cheeks obviously full of something and insist it's "nuhfing" when asked. Another favorite response to being caught is to blame the older kids. When caught with a marker next to fresh coloring on the wall she'll quickly blurt out "Mimi did it!" We'll definitely be working on truthfulness during her third year.

The name Daisy means "day's eye" which to me refers to the sunshine. Daisy most definitely brings sunshine to our lives. I can't wait to see what this year will bring as she grows into her new role as a preschooler.