First off, can I just say AAAAHHHH. . .how is it that you are 5 years old?!!!!! This day is very bittersweet for me. I feel like 5 years old means you are officially my big girl and it makes me very sad, but at the same time I am looking forward to what lies ahead for you. When you were little I was often guilty of wanting to constantly get to the next stage. I was just so excited to see what was next. If I could turn back time, I would just savor all those moments instead of trying to rush through them all. It really does all go by way too fast! Em, you made me a Mommy and it's the most important job I will ever have. It may be my hardest job, but definitely the one I love the most. I always dreamed of having a little girl of my own and I couldn't have asked for a better one! You are so special to me and I will always be there for you, no matter what! Even though you are 5, you will always be my baby.
You are still my sensitive girl who can easily get your feelings hurt. I definitely know where you got that trait from. At the same time, you are my spunky and outgoing girl who doesn't shy away from attention. I love this trait about you more than anything. It's one that I don't have, but wish I did! As with most girls your age, your emotions can sometimes be all over the place. One minute you can be happy as can be and the next you can be sad or angry. Sometimes this is so frustrating for me and your Dad, but we're working through it. It's funny because sometimes I see so much of myself in you, I just don't want to admit it.
You are very smart and that's not just me saying that because I'm your Mom. I've heard this over and over again from so many people. You have the biggest imagination and I can always see the wheels in your head turning. You want to know the why's and how's to everything. You love to draw and your artistic abilities have really taken off this last year I love the pictures you come home from school with. You still love dance and gymnastics. As of now, these 2 activities seem to be your calling. It's so fun for me to watch you excel at them and see how proud you are when you accomplish something new.
You start Kindergarten this year and I think that's why this birthday is even harder for me to accept. It's just one more sign that you are growing up. As much as I would love to keep you little, you always tell me that you do in fact have to grow up. So to my big 5 year old, I hope you have your most special birthday yet and you know just how loved you are. I love you, my sweet pea, and can't wait to see what the next year has in store for you.
Love,
Mommy
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