Dear Camille,
You’re three.
Right now.
You came like a storm, impatient to reach the coast. You wanted us to know you would shake our world with strong waves and violent change. But once you arrived and the quickest three hours of our lives had passed, you nestled into my chest and slept.
And nursed.
Your strong winds and rapids cleared new paths for us to explore, and you slowly grew in ferocity and love- your passion only rivaled by your sister.
As we watch you grow into a more independent young lady, I am less inclined to call you a baby… but you will forever remain mine. No, sweet Camille, you are not a baby, but a force. You are a grounded dramatic, hip popping, death-grip hugging force.
I could not be more proud to be your mother. To be honored with the gift that is raising and guiding you. And to know a grace as enormous as your own.
Today we travel over 300 miles through the traffic of New York and Connecticut, eating what we’ve packed in plastic containers in the cooler. We won’t be fancy, our yearly pictures will be delayed. Your sister has taken much of the spotlight these past few months… but you have stepped aside to share it. Not to let her outshine your own light, but to be her equal, her champion.
You are grace.
You are beauty and laughter and clumsy AF. And every minute of it is a blessing.
Happy 3rd birthday to you little spitfire! We love you, Camille Thea. Always + Forever.
What an adorable little lady! 3 is such a wonderful age; learning about the world around them, learning emotions, etc. Happy birthday to your little lady!
We are loving 3 so far!
Oh my gosh – look at those pictures! She’s absolutely precious! I love the way you described her – she sounds like quite the little spitfire, for sure!
She is, no doubt!
This is such a beautiful post! I would love to make something like this for my son. I wish I started when he was born. Keep this for her forever she will cherish it.
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Oh my gosh, I can’t believe how big she’s gotten! I remember when you wrote about her for the first time. She was so tiny!
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I keep looking at her pics… how is she so old already?!?!
Happy 3rd birthday, Miss Camille! You look so beautiful and like such a big girl! <3 <3
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Happy 3rd Birthday beautiful Camille! I love that you are such a caring and compassionate young lady. I hope your birthday was fabulous. 🙂
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Happy birthday to her. I hope she has a great birthday! Such a beautiful girl.
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I love how honest and raw you are in this post. It is so sweet to learn how compassionate Camille is at such a young age. Happy birthday!
I just hope my girls stay this close. It’s amazing.
I love this, how very sweet! Happy Birthday!!
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Awww happy birthday little diva! She’s beaitiful I love the pics.
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What a sweetie! I have a little girl who turns three in a few months and I’m in total denial. Such a fun and hard stage!
She’s taking 3 like a champ… her sister had a hard time at three! That’s for sure!
Aww how sweet is this? Happy birthday to your gorgeous little girl.
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She is so precious! Happy Birthday!!
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Happy birthday to a beautiful little girl. This is such a sweet post.
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