Dear Miss. A,
Happy Birthday my big four year old! It's hard to believe four years ago today daddy and I discovered the single greatest earthy gift God could ever give a person...becoming a parent.
Hilarious is what you are my gorgeous. Laugh till it hurts funny. You are unique and all your own and I love every ounce of crazy in you!
You are also a daddy's girl to the core! You want to do everything he does and be everywhere he is. At dinner you start in your seat next to his and by the end of the meal you snake your way onto him. Not just sitting on his lap as that would be far too normal for you my dear. You somehow weave your way through his arm or leg, climbing up his back, hanging upside down on him in a variety of creative ways or sitting on top of his shoulders or head. You two have a untouchable bond that I love to watch grow!
My little knowledge seeker how you love exploring the world around you and asking all kinds of questions...how the toilet works, the inter-workings of our bodies, how rainbows are formed, why the sun changes colors and the many other random questions that pop in your head. You are as curious as your favorite monkey!
You also happen to be quite the artist my dear. You love all things crafty and channel that in me. We love making crafts together!
I have lost many nights of sleep over you baby girl. I worry about you even though I know I shouldn't and every time I do God reminds me that He has such great plans for you far beyond anything I could imagine.
Those around you don't understand how hard it is for you each and every day and I wish with all my heart I could take that from you. If I were to describe this year in a word it would be progress. If everyone faced their fears in the way you do, this world would be a much cheerier place. Life is still very much a challenge for you but this year we have experienced hope and a light to what it to come for you and holy cannoli is that light bright!
The first year of preschool wasn't without some hiccups but still you loved just about every minute of it! You were excited to go each and everyday which made leaving you that much easier for your mama (I missed you right up until the very last day!). I was told your empathy for your friends was beyond your age and that made daddy and I very proud. You always made sure your classmates were okay if they fell or were sad about something, even giving them a toy or singing them a song to cheer them up.
People think that you are a ballerina my little tippy toe walker. One of these days we'll get you on your flat feet.
There are so many things I love and admire about you my gorgeous girl. Each of my kiddos continue to teach me so much about myself and life. You have taught me the importance of sticking up for what you know is right, not taking myself too seriously, patience, confidence and loving unconditionally. You have brought me closer to God in the past four years than I could ever thank you for. You are a gift. A perfect gift wrapped in a bold, beautiful, giggly, sweet little girl.
And lastly, you are confident. You are confident about the clothes you pick out, your favorite color, your big hair, your faith and all that God has made you to be. I love and admire that about you! Your favorite color is dark blue, you love your hair free and wild and you'll speak up about your beliefs. You don't know this now but that is rare my little girl. Hold on to that and guard it tight!
Daddy and I are so proud of you A! I am so thankful I get to be your mommy!
Love you,
Mommy
Questions I asked A:
What is your favorite thing to do at school? Play with my friends.
What do you want to be when you grow-up? Go to work like daddy and work with daddy. (Did I mention she's a daddy's girl?!)
What is your favorite thing to do with daddy? I like to chase daddy.
What is your favorite thing to do with mommy? I like eating plums with you.
What is your favorite thing to do with M? I like to play the time out game with her.
What is your favorite toy? Blankie
What is your favorite TV show? Curious George
What is your favorite TV show? Curious George
What is your favorite color? Red and blue and magenta and olive green (she says this but 9 times out of 10 she will choose dark blue if given the choice of one color to pick)
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Mint and vanilla and strawberry and chocolate
What is your favorite food? Dessert and milk and jerk chicken but not broccoli just the things that I like.
Where is your favorite place to go? To Kids University. I think I'm done with these questions mommy.
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