on being 3

This is a 3-year-old. EVERYTHING about this picture says “I’m 3″. Let me give you a run down: messy hair — I was not allowed to comb it. I WAS allowed to move the 2 barrettes around to keep the hair out of her face. clothing — note the stripes. Maja came downstairs in the morning and proudly held out the clothes she had chosen. This is the first time she’s ever picked out her own clothing. She’s even wearing striped underpants. I let her wear the outfit even though it made my brain seize every time I looked at her. hotdog. with ketchup — need I say more? a balloon — if there’s a fair and there are children then there will be balloons and mine will have one tied to her wrist. pink sandal shoes. with flowers. purple raincoat. Don’t you just want to give her a great big hug and say “I love you Maja!”