Happy birthday to girl that made me a mother

Chimamada Purity , my tiny human, my pint-sized charming angel , today you turn three. THREE how did this happen? Wasn’t it just yesterday you were wobbling around like a little penguin, babbling words which takes a special hearing aid to listen too, and stealing my heart with your toothless grin? Now you’re a full-blown toddler with opinions, and a love for all things sparkly as you see your self as a little princess from igbo land. ✨

Let me take this opportunity to tell the world what , these past three years have been for me as it has been a rollercoaster. You’ve gone from a sleepy baby who only cried when hungry to a full-on mini CEO running this household like it’s your personal empire. Your favorite phrases now include “No, but grams !” and “You hear?” (so many whys), and you’ve mastered the art of negotiating bedtime like a seasoned lawyer as you love sleeping late when your eyes are glued to cartoon.

I’ll never forget the first time you said, “I love you, Mama.” I melted into a puddle of gold, and I’m pretty sure my heart grew three sizes that day as over excitement filled my heart making me too loose appetite for food as the joy has already filled my stomach . But let’s be real—you’ve also perfected the art of pushing my buttons. Like the time you decided to “decorate” the living room wall with permanent marker, Or when you hid my phone in the laundry basket because you wanted to watch cartoon I and I refused and u did so I can give u my undivided attention as since you can't watch your cartoon you didn't want me to come online to talk with other people as u needed the attention. (Spoiler: it worked.)

But here’s is something out of this world that filled the heart of every mother , even on the days when you’re testing every ounce of my patience, you’re still the brightest part of my world your laugh is like a little symphony, and your curiosity is endless. You’ve taught me to find joy in the smallest things—like chasing bubbles, dancing to the rythem of carton songs and singling along with you on your favorite kids program, or when you pretending to be a my teacher and mimicking every world your class teacher taught you from school when evert you get back home for the 47th time in a day.

I am So happy to celebrate your 3rd birthday today, my little Star. You’re my greatest adventure, my biggest challenge, and my most precious gift. I can’t wait to see what kind of magic you’ll bring into the world next. Just promise me one thing: no more art on the wall okay?

FYI If you could stop growing up so fast, that’d be great. Thanks. 🎂Love you to the moon and back,
Mama 💕