Birthday Girl

My one-of-a-kind, first born, red head, peach-

It has been my pleasure to watch over you, hold you, kiss your forehead, cook your meals, watch you learn, see you grow, make new friends, hear your first words, celebrate holidays {including your birthday}, watch you love a new sister, see you smile, teach you how to kick a soccer ball, tuck you in at night, tell you I'm sorry when I mess up, brush your hair after baths, unload the dishes with you, watch Arthur with you, shop with you, take you out to eat, play tag with you, show you how to play hopscotch, see you love people, listen to your dreams, listen to you sing, and listen to your I love you's!

It has been my pleasure simply to be your ma-ma, mommy, mama, mom! This is just a list of some of the things that I treasure and try my best to remember and hold on to. I want you to know that you have only brought sunshine into our world since you entered it. I am so incredibly proud to be your mom! It is one {of 5} best things to ever happen to me.

In honor of your 5th birthday, here is an ABC poem just for you, sweet pea!

'A' altruistic in your ways

'B' you're so gosh darn beautiful

'C' compassionate

'D' you can be a bit dramatic {but only in little bits and pieces here and there}

'E' effervescent

'F' you are a great friend

'G' you like to gab

'H' you've never been too high maintenance

'I' I love you this much

'J' iinterrupting Cow is your favorite joke

'K' often referred to as "K1"

'L' you are a lover of fruit, chocolate, animals {horses}, sisters, family, pink, and Cinderella

'M' music makes you dance

'N' playing nurse and doctor is a favorite hobby

'O' official buckle in-ner of Bug's car seat

'P' patient with younger children

'Q' can be quiet {when you're in new situations}

'R' rule follower by nature

'S' can we say big sister {you are so very proud of this title}

'T' good night Tree house, good night fort

'U' certainly unselfish

'V' vigilant {especially with Boushka, or any baby for that matter}

'W' worrier by nature

'X' eXtra eXcited to celebrate your birthday tomorrow

'Y' yes you're so special

'Z' monkeys are your favorite zoo animal

I can't wait to celebrate your big day with you. Enjoy :)

Love, Mom