I'll say it every year, but it is hard to believe another year has passed and you are already 6! It is a joy to be your mom and watch you grow. You have so many amazing qualities, and Daddy and I are proud of the character you are developing and little girl you have become. You are kind, compassionate, loving, sensitive, a leader, well liked by your peers, interested in others, fun loving, playful, athletic, and have a great imagination. Mrs. Babbs, your kindergarten teacher from last year, likened your presence in the class to sunshine, and we agree. You almost always have a positive attitude and naturally encourage others. You are no longer shy and timid as you were a few years ago, and can easily make new friends. You still talk A LOT and ask lots and lots of questions. Daddy doesn't quite understand why you need to know so many details, but I get it - I'm the same way sweet girl. You do have a side of sassy and a pinch of moodiness, and it's evident that while you're still our sweet, innocent little girl, you are also on the brink of becoming more grown up, more independent, formulating your own opinions, and figuring out your world. I love the conversations we have about life, faith, gratitude, respect, obedience, etc, and pray that the seeds that Daddy and I are planting about the important things in life will take root as you continue to grow into your own person.
Some of your favorite things right now include swimming, nighttime walks/bike rides, the park, playdates with friends, eating at restaurants, watching shows (My Little Pony and Cupcake Wars), chewing gum and blowing bubbles, going to Grandma and Grandpa's house, creating, and playing with your brothers.
Both of your brothers absolutely adore you, and you are the glue that connects you all together so closely. You include both of them equally, and assign roles as the three of you can pretend-play through a whole morning or afternoon. You are patient with them and are often a reminder to me to extend an extra measure of patience when I don't feel like it. You are often a big help to me to make sure they aren't getting into too much trouble, or being unsafe, but I do have to frequently remind you that you're not the mom and I can handle things. You can be tougher on them than I am when it comes to minding their P's and Q's! Myles won't make a decision without knowing what you are doing first. If you are wearing shoes, he puts shoes on, if you ask for your food cut, he asks for his cut, if you go outside, he goes outside, and on and on. This can understandably get tough for you when you simply want some time alone (just like your mama), but you are good at asking him to stop, compromising with him, and enduring this behavior when he remains persistent. He only does it because of how much he looks up to you. I love the photo above because it shows Myles checking in with you with a smile on his face as he often does - you are such a gift to both of them.
Happy birthday, Girlie, we are excited to celebrate you today!
Love,
Mama
(one of my favorite things is how you still call us Mama and Dada - it's so cute)
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