Our Big Girl :)

As we get closer & closer to Shelby's fourth birthday, I can't help but think about how much of a "big girl" she has become this summer! We have always referred to her as our big girl, but she really is becoming one now! We've always said Shelby was a good "starter baby"--she never threw tantrums (little sister is proving to be a COMPLETELY different story though ;), and two was such an easy age for her. Three was a bit sassy at times, and she always enjoyed trying to talk her way out of things. But now, at almost 4, her sweet & obient nature is such a breath of fresh air! She literally "yes m'aams" me all.day.long, and her swim teacher today told me today how proud I should be of her with her wonderful manners. :)  It made my mama heart so proud! Shelby has recently learned how to make her bed and makes it with such pride each morning and after her nap. There is really no point to this post other to say I'm bursting with pride for my big girl lately. :)  She's always been smart as a whip (I still can't believe you learned to read before your 3rd birthday!), but you haven't always had the confidence to do things independently. That is slowly starting to change! We started her in one-on-one swim lessons a couple of weeks ago, and it's been hard for her to do something outside her comfort zone. Shelby absolutely LOVES swimming and has no fear of the water, but she thinks she needs her puddle jumper on at all times. We've had to have lots of pep talks, and I'm just so proud of her for conquering her fears.

Sporting her new goggles for swim lessons! We told her they were "magic goggles" to help her
be brave in the pool without her floatie!

Making her bed!

Mommy & Shelby date at Barnes & Noble one night this week. Shelby could have set and read the books ALL NIGHT LONG. We had the best time together!!

And of course, we got a treat on our date! :)

And last, but not least, a quick video of Shelby swimming today at her swim lesson! :)