The Magic Year

Today, January 4, 2012, my baby turns three! Happy birthday Pop.Bop.Shop.!

The blog was born with this post. When the blog turned one year old I was mostly in shock and disbelief that I'd managed to stick with it! When the blog turned two, it had just been named the #2 blog on Boston.com's A List, an incredible honor and sense of validation. Today the blog turns three and I find myself wondering - what's so special about year three?

Well, according to HealthyChildren.org, "When your child turns three, the 'magic year' begins - a time when your child's world will be dominated by fantasy and vivid imagination. During the next two years, your child will mature in many areas." The website lists a few developmental milestones for three year olds:

Draws a person with two to four body parts
Uses scissors
Understands the concepts of “same” and “different”
Has mastered some basic rules of grammar
Speaks clearly enough for strangers to understand
Tells stories
Correctly names some colors
Interested in new experiences
Cooperates with other children
Dresses and undresses
Engages in fantasy play
Hops and stands on one foot up to five seconds

Pop.Bop.Shop.Hop? Ha!

In all seriousness, turning three is a major accomplishment. In the past year I've written 327 posts; this post is Pop.Bop.Shop.'s 818th since birth! Over the past three years you all, my incredibly loyal readers, have allowed me to share my rants and raves and best of all, you've really listened. You've left thoughtful comments, sent kind emails and text messages, and offered countless suggestions for things I might like. You're like my very own recommendation engine! From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Cheers to three! Let the magic year begin!

Comments

kousar seo

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 14:58

I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and knowledgeable. therefore, I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. Mini Drone

Muhammad Alamghir

Sat, 05/08/2021 - 06:23

Thankyou for this wondrous post, I am glad I observed this website on yahoo. Envidraçamento de Sacadas Guarujá

Zaid Shaikh

Sat, 05/08/2021 - 10:37

definately enjoy every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff of your blog a must read blog! Website laten maken Joure

jahanghir khatri

Sun, 05/09/2021 - 07:21

Nice blog and absolutely outstanding. You can do something much better but i still say this perfect.Keep trying for the best. https://dribbble.com/shots/14788349-gameizmo

Muhammad Alamghir

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 07:27

Hey what a brilliant post I have come across and believe me I have been searching out for this similar kind of post for past a week and hardly came across this. Thank you very much and will look for more postings from you. kids parties

jahanghir khatri

Sat, 05/15/2021 - 03:20

Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. Canada toeristenvisum

kousar seo

Sat, 05/15/2021 - 07:18

Hello I am so delighted I located your blog, I really located you by mistake, while I was watching on google for something else, Anyways I am here now and could just like to say thank for a tremendous post and a all round entertaining website. Please do keep up the great work. เล่นสล็อต เว็บไหนดี

kousar seo

Sun, 05/16/2021 - 18:17

This blog is really great. The information here will surely be of some help to me. Thanks!. http://199.30.55.95/kometqq/

jahanghir khatri

Sat, 06/26/2021 - 11:42

Thanks for your post. I’ve been thinking about writing a very comparable post over the last couple of weeks, I’ll probably keep it short and sweet and link to this instead if thats cool. Thanks. cinema near me

sulasa sada

Sat, 07/03/2021 - 06:02

ไฮโล Online and online gambling in the most advanced form of gambling website in Thailand.

Ghazanfar Ali Khatri

Mon, 07/05/2021 - 11:13

Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It’s always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained! 먹튀검증업체

jahanghir khatri

Fri, 07/23/2021 - 12:13

I was surfing net and fortunately came across this site and found very interesting stuff here. Its really fun to read. I enjoyed a lot. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information. high quality cavitation machine

jahanghir khatri

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 02:51

Attractive, post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to say that I have liked browsing your blog posts. After all, I will surely subscribe to your feed, and I hope you will write again soon! Make easy Life

jahanghir khatri

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 09:39

jahanghir khatri

Sun, 08/15/2021 - 09:44

Just admiring your work and wondering how you managed this blog so well. It’s so remarkable that I can't afford to not go through this valuable information whenever I surf the internet! สมัคร UFABET

Muhammad Alamghir

Mon, 08/16/2021 - 07:40

jahanghir khatri

Tue, 08/17/2021 - 06:20

Nice blog, I will keep visiting this blog very often. เว็บคาสิโนออนไลน์

Muhammad Alamghir

Sat, 08/21/2021 - 09:56

I have read your blog it is very helpful for me. I want to say thanks to you. I have bookmark your site for future updates. รับทำ SEO

abdullah khatri

Mon, 08/23/2021 - 06:21

I really appreciate this wonderful post that you have provided for us. I assure this would be beneficial for most of the people. tattoo designs for men hand

Mota Baba

Fri, 08/27/2021 - 05:58

I like to recommend exclusively fine plus efficient information and facts, hence notice it: casino bonus uden indbetaling

Mota Baba

Sat, 08/28/2021 - 09:15

I like to recommend exclusively fine plus efficient information and facts, hence notice it: dansk casino

mahnoor faiz

Sun, 08/29/2021 - 11:49

Mota Baba

Mon, 08/30/2021 - 01:16

Why do only so much written on this subject? Here you see more. danske casinoer

mahnoor faiz

Mon, 08/30/2021 - 10:27

Your blog provided us with valuable information to work with. Each & every tips of your post are awesome. Thanks a lot for sharing. Keep blogging.. viagra 100mg

Mota Baba

Tue, 08/31/2021 - 01:30

Why do only so much written on this subject? Here you see more. casinobonuser

Mota Baba

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 01:01

I wrote about a similar issue, I give you the link to my site. 토토사이트

Mota Baba

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 02:25

I wrote about a similar issue, I give you the link to my site. casino portugal online

Mota Baba

Fri, 09/03/2021 - 02:39

I wrote about a similar issue, I give you the link to my site. casino portugal

Mota Baba

Sat, 09/04/2021 - 01:08

I wrote about a similar issue, I give you the link to my site. casino portugal

Mota Baba

Sat, 09/04/2021 - 03:35

I like to recommend exclusively fine plus efficient information and facts, hence notice it: casino online portugal

Mota Baba

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 00:54

I wrote about a similar issue, I give you the link to my site. casino online

Mota Baba

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 03:36

It is fine, nonetheless evaluate the information and facts around this correct. kaparós sorsjegy

seo worker

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 06:47

I should say only that its awesome! The blog is informational and always produce amazing things. angel number 111

Mota Baba

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 02:52

I wrote about a similar issue, I give you the link to my site. magyar online kaszinó

Mota Baba

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 02:50

I like to recommend exclusively fine plus efficient information and facts, hence notice it: ingyen rulett

Mota Baba

Fri, 09/10/2021 - 02:22

I wrote about a similar issue, I give you the link to my site. casinos online portugal

วรพงษ์ บุญเรือน

Thu, 03/10/2022 - 23:21

ปั่นแปะออนไลน์ ready for you to try your luck here.

Mazoom mpzoom88

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 22:52

เว็บ88
Betting on online is the best answer for the gambler.

first
previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

The Magic Year

Comments

Want Pop.Bop.Shop. Delivered to your inbox?

Pop.Bop.Shop. In the News

The 1,000th Post!

The Foodie List: Glam Squad

2016 Resolutions: Four Month Checkup