As I say goodbye to your third year, I can’t help but reminisce about the joy we shared. From the fortresses we constructed to the sandcastles we molded, each moment was filled with adventure and laughter. You have traversed a world brimming with enchantment, a realm so vast and boundless. I feel incredibly fortunate to witness it all through your youthful perspective. When I take your hand, a wave of sheer wonder envelops me, leaving a delightful tingle and a smile in my soul.
At three, you are blissfully unaware of time, having no grasp of the past or future. You exist entirely in the present, delighting in the little things. While you may struggle with secrets, you excel in affection, offering endless snuggles, Eskimo kisses, and your candid thoughts. Your refreshing honesty is a treasure.
You’re eager to grow up, yearning to be bigger, while all I wish for is to pause time, to hold onto your wild spirit and capture a bit more of your magic. I’ll watch you embark on the pirate ship we crafted together, waving farewell to the friends we’ve outgrown—furry monsters and playful puppies, now replaced by ninjas and superheroes.
My dear boy, if only you understood the true worth of the imagination you willingly trade for the inevitability of age. Each birthday draws you closer to reality, dimming a bit of the magic you so effortlessly possess.
Hello, Age 4. I hope you can forgive me for not rushing to embrace you. I’m sure you are wonderful, and I know we will share countless adventures. Just grant me a moment, for I have cherished memories of a boy I fell in love with over the past year as we built forts, sandcastles, and towers that almost reached the clouds.
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In summary, saying goodbye to three is bittersweet. While I look forward to the new experiences that being four will bring, I cherish the memories of the incredible adventures we’ve had together.