You might think that as the 2nd girl and 3rd kid in the family, she'd have a lot to contend with. At least, that's what all the books would have you believe.
But really, it has more to do with our own guilt than anything she's actually feeling.
The hand-me-down clothes are new to her and she wears them proudly, the dresses often backwards because "that's how their sposed to be, mama."
Why would people put the tag in the back where you can't see it?
The scuffed patent leather red holiday shoes she's dubbed her "tappin' shoes" and will, completely unannounced, break into a song and dance number.
"Tomorrow! Your bottom is only a day awaaaaaaaaay!"
And a mouth that will probably always get her in trouble. All while making everyone around her laugh.
"Mommy, can I have more pizza... ON MY BUTTCRACK? Knock knock? BUTTTTTCRACKKKKKK!"
The experts might somehow explain all her personality traits - funny, easygoing, content, but strong - because of her birth order or gender placement.
But what if she's just like that because she's Margot? And even though being the 2nd girl and 3rd child has influenced her indelibly, she is who she is because that's who she's supposed to be.
"You're my best mama," she whispers to me, with her forehead pressed against mine.
"And you're my best Margot" I reply to her, kissing the points of her smiling cheeks.
Happy 3rd Birthday, Muggle. Unlike your nickname, everything about you is magic.
Margot's Birth Announcement, The Birth Story, 1st Birthday, and 2nd Birthday
Very cute story.. Happy Birthday Margot!
Posted by: MondoMOM | October 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Hoping your beautiful girl had the best birthday.
I'm scared for my girls ever to see her again, now that she's old enough to answer Sage's question, "so...how did you like all those binkies of mine we sent you?"
Posted by: Mom101 | October 17, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Happy birthday Margot! So sweet!
Posted by: The Mommy Therapy | October 10, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Happy birthday to Margot. How did these kids get to be three? Seriously, I don't understand.
Posted by: Issa | October 10, 2011 at 01:23 PM
She is the only one of your kids that I have ever met, so she is my favorite. Even as a baby she was something special. Happy Birthday, Margot!
Posted by: Amelia Sprout | October 10, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Happy Birthday to her! She's adorable!
Posted by: amy | October 09, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Beautiful post. Happy Birthday Margot!
Posted by: Kaely | October 09, 2011 at 07:06 PM
Happy birthday to her, what a beautiful post, and what a bright personality, I guess i did sniffle with you today after all
Posted by: Insuni | October 09, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Happy 3rd Birthday Margot! She sounds precious!
Posted by: The mommy | October 09, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Happy 3! Kids full of joy have parent who make them feel surrounded by love and acceptance.
Good job, Mom!
Posted by: Karen (SubMommy) | October 09, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Happy birthday, baby! I can't wait to see you again, all grown up and tons of fun. I promise I'll laugh at your buttcrack jokes.
Posted by: Julie Marsh | October 09, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Knock, knock & butt crack are two things I hear a lot about still with my 4 year old! Happy Birthday to your Margot she is beautiful & definitely her very own self :)
Posted by: BriBedell | October 09, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Happy, happy Birthday to your sweet girl! :)
Posted by: Nadia | October 09, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Sounds like a brilliant little girl! Happy Birthday Margot! Keep making everyone laugh their asses off!
Posted by: Karen | October 09, 2011 at 07:07 AM