Happy 4th Birthday!!

To my sweet, funny, and excitable little girl.

 

Today is your day. The anniversary of your coming into the world. The day you made me a mommy, and him a daddy. Four years. Four years we've had you, grew you, watched you, loved you.

 

You are so unbelievably unique. Which i admire. So unlike me. So like Daddy. But so you.

 

This year your personality has really shined bright. Really surfaced. You like - no, love - to make people laugh. You are sensitive but daring. Loving but mischievous. You're the life of the party and a social butterfly. Your competitive but a real sweetheart. You love your baby brother and your an amazing big sister.

You're unstoppable and I'm so proud of you.

Your teacher said smiling, "She's the smallest and the youngest, but she's definitely not the quietest!"

I love that you're not afraid to show the world who you are. There is nothing at all wrong with a little more fun, and little more positive, and a little more you in this world. What a party this place would be if more people were like you. I'm so honored to be your Mama.

I wrote this for you before you turned 2. It brings a warmth to my heart to read it again:
This place is her garden. To grow and be unique.
To dig in and explore. To learn and embrace.
This world is her dance floor. She goes wherever the wind blows.
Chasing butterflies and gone-to-seed dandelions.
You are on stage my darling. Be who you want to be.
 
Happy 4th Birthday Sweetheart!
 

A Beautiful Day for a Birthday

 

So, on this day - this morning - twenty four years ago, I came into the world like pretty much every other baby does. Three days before my expected due date and exactly 20 years and one month after my mother herself was born. Here's some fun facts for you(!!):

*my grandmother had my mom 2 weeks after she turned 20 as well. (fascinating huh? Now your thinker is thinkin')
*I had Leah when I was 20 years and 2 months. ...I know, I know. Mind-blown, right? ha.


I'm another year older, maybe another year wiser. But definitely another year grateful. I have to say, I think my 23rd year of life has been the most eventful and exciting year thus far. Let's look back and reminisce shall we?

*I was baptised in November, a day I won't soon forget.
*Early December I had my wisdom teeth out (yep...big deal)
*In December we got pregnant.
*In February we got engaged.
*April we got married.
*And in September, well, my sweet boy graced us with his perfect, beautiful little self.
So blessed and so thankful for this amazing year. I'm spending this birthday with my family. My mom is cooking my favorite supper, followed by a yummy cake.

The sun is shining here today, the wind is blowing and the newly-changed leaves are gleaming with their vibrant autumn colours. Thank you, Lord.