Kyra turned 3 years old today. I can't believe it. I can't believe it's been 3 years since she was born. 3 years ago today we were in the hospital enjoying our new baby and wishing we were at home. Not exactly the way we planned out that Christmas but what a wonderful gift to receive.
Kyra is such a light in my life. She gives the best hugs(when she feels like it). We call them squeeze hugs. She has such a big, tender heart and I pray that it stays that way as she grows. It's an unbelievable feeling to know that someone so little can love us so much. When Eric has a day off she is very adamant that we all do everything together. If I've taken her somewhere without Eric, she asks to take him there. If Eric's taken the kids somewhere without me, she keeps talking about taking me there. I love that. I love how much she wants us to experience everything with her.
Kyra is a great big sister. Obviously the kids have their issues, especially with Jayce being old enough to get into things, but not really old enough to play. But, she's still concerned about him and does not like it when we have to give him a time-out. She's the first one to try and give him his toy(even in the middle of a time-out). If I tell her that we're going out, just me and Kyra, she immediately needs to know who is coming to watch Jayce. She breaks up pieces of her food to share with him and keeps wanting to change his diaper all by herself.
Kyra is high-energy, with everything she does. Her vocabulary is expanding so much and she can now talk and talk and talk. Going for car rides is never boring with her. Bedtime is especially fun because she just talks and talks as she decompresses from her day. Sure, sometimes we just want her to fall asleep, but honestly, I love those times. Lying next to her in bed I thank God that I have her here with me, that I'm able to have these moments. I don't take a moment with her for granted.
I love you baby girl. You are so special to me, I can't properly put into words just how blessed I feel to know you and have the privilege of raising you. You make me smile and warm my heart, multiple times a day. You stole a piece of my heart the day you were born and it will be yours, always. Sometimes I look at you and think how big you're getting and other times you still seem so small. I look forward to many more adventures with you, my sweets. Happy Birthday Kyra!!!!
You are an amazing father to our kids and it shows in how much they love you. I love watching them run to the gate when you get home or to see Jayce carrying around our engagement photo saying``da-da! da-da!`` I love that Kyra asks for you during the day and is always wanting to come visit you at work. Thank-you for loving our kids so much and being such an awesome dad. I pray that the relationships you`re already building with them will only get better through the years. 
