You woke up last Monday morning and came to my side of the bed. We were still in the effects of Day Light Savings and it seemed really early. It was before 7, which felt like before 6 still, and you said good morning. I pulled you under my covers and cuddled you. What I really wanted to do was cry. It was 5 years ago that morning that your dad and I woke up very early to be to the hospital by 6am. I cuddled you and told you the story of the day you were born. What an amazing day. Going from just Mike and I to an family of 3. We couldn't be happier with the person that was sent to us. You have brightened everyday. Made us realize the world is there for the taking. When I look at things through your eyes, it is all magical.
I sent you to your room to play while I tried to close my eyes for just a few more minutes. You played with the new princess paper dolls you received the night before from the Heningers. We eventually got up and ready for school. I was so happy to spend the entire morning with you in your class. You are so loved there. The kids all want to sit by you or play with you. Your teachers adore you and I love you more than you will ever know. You passed out Hostess cupcakes as your friends left and we went to pick up Ryan who was playing at Jenni's.
We had a low key afternoon of making a birthday cake and cleaning the house for a little family party. Nana, Papa, the Momberger's, and the Mumford's all came over to sing Happy Birthday to you and enjoy some cake and ice-cream. They all spoiled you with too many Barbie things and Strawberry Shortcake dolls. You have been in heaven for the last week. You and Ali play every day when she gets here after school. There has been some sharing issues on your part because you are sooo excited about all the new toys. You had a night of fun with everyone here. There was even an impromptu performance on the fireplace. It was a happy birthday indeed!
The last year with you has been a joy. You love school and have made some of the cutest friends in both your 3 year old and 4 year old preschool classes. I love that I have the chance to come to school with you and see you grow. You love to learn and come home singing songs all the time. We love to hear you sing your heart out, which you do on a daily basis! There is always a tune or melody coming out of your mouth. Your rhyming isn't too bad either.
You love to sing. This coming Sunday you will be singing a solo in the Primary Program at Church. I can't wait for it! You seem to have little fear about it and I hope that it sticks! We are always being entertained by your songs on the fireplace. You have even taught Ryan how to do it. He loves to run and grab his own microphone and join you on the "stage" in the living room if a song is being sung.
You are a sweet big sister. You love Ryan and this new baby brother of yours (whatever his name might be). I can see a tender relationship emerging when you and Ryan play together. There is nothing that makes your dad and I happier than to see you two play together in harmony. He loves you and loves to be big when he plays with you. There are days when you are at school and he asks where you are. He misses his big buddy! I only hope you will continue to have a strong friendship with him (and the new brother coming).
This new baby is something you are so excited about. You love to put your arms at the top of my belly and circle them around the sides to hug your new baby brother. You love to tell him "I love you" and talk to him. When he kicks you think he is telling us something. It is so sweet to see how you are with my belly and I can't wait for you to meet him in person. You have promised to be my big helper and I know you will.
Things about you:
- You are 46 inches tall and weigh 47 lbs. That's almost pound per inch
- You have the most beautiful brown eyes. Everyone comments on them!
- Your hair is almost long enough to cut and donate. Mom is just having a hard time with cutting it off. Dad wants it to stay.
- You are SMART! You know all your letters, the sounds they make, upper and lower case and you can even read some. We need to work on that because I KNOW you are ready!
- You love to sing!
- Your favorite colors are pink, purple and blue.
- You love your blanket (butterfly), lovey and pup-pup. You still sleep with them every night.
- Play house a lot and have a whole entourage of barbies
- You are getting sneaky.
- Your attitude is getting bigger and bigger now that you are 5.
- You have your dad wrapped around your little finger, still!
- You love broccoli, cauliflower, roly-poly pancakes (Dutch pancakes), your Halloween candy, ice-cream, lolli's, pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and pears.
- You don't like mac'n cheese that much and pancakes and french toast you could do without.
- You love "your" gouda cheese, Provolone. Sorry Grandma Lia!
- You sleep all night and get up to pee on your own now. I love that!
- You can ride a two wheeler bike. You learned on May 12th this year.
- You LOVE to swing. you also love to go for walks, play outside,
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