Grandma Marcia and Grandpa Dan started his birthday off early when they brought his presents out on Monday. Grandma had found a card that, when opened, said, "Matthew!!" then sang a heartfelt rendition of 'Happy Birthday.' We could have called it good right then and there.
He wasn't interested in anymore presents. He just opened that card over and over (and over), giggling each time. The other kids kept trying to hand him presents but he wasn't done enjoying the card. When he finally put the card down, he opened gifts to find a car set and a set of dinosaurs. Both of these items are at the top of his list!
The morning of his birthday, Matt had breakfast in bed with Savannah. I'm not sure how she got in on this again, but she did. Then we openend presents. He got more cars from Grandma Yardley and a big truck, stuffed animal, and a fun Leapfrog toy that helps teach him how to write. All of his gifts were a lot of fun for him. For dinner he requested pizza which was easy to do. Lindsey made his birthday cake for him. I think she had a lot of fun doing it and she did a great job! Matthew loved his race track cake. He did make her rearrange the cars so that his favorite was in first place.
I can't believe Matthew is already three. It seems like yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital and getting the kids ready to trick or treat. I remember people telling me when Luke and Lindsey were babies, how fast they grow up. You never believe them when you're a young mother but it sure is true. I often want to slow the clock down and enjoy these moments a little longer.
