You are one sleep away from turning FOUR! My word. I don't know what to say. It's almost impossible these days to get my thoughts down. I wish I could properly put into words how you have changed our lives and how much fun this parenting journey has been. Know that we love you so so so much and think you are one incredible kid. In honor of your fourth birthday, here are four things (and then some) I want to remember about you:
-You have a huge heart. Huge. You truly care for others. You are sensitive and compassionate. You understand the difference between right and wrong, good and bad. As you get older and understand new things it saddens me that you are starting to lose some of your innocence. It's just little things right now, like giving gifts to children that are less fortunate. Or if a kid at the park yells - I am going to shoot you and we have to explain that to you. But you're so sweet and say - that's not very nice, he shouldn't say things like that to children. I hope your heart never changes.
-You never stop talking or singing. You are like the singing bush. And our conversations are even more entertaining in your Aussie accent. I wish I was better at writing down all the great things that come out of your moth. You basically give us a recount of every thought that is going through your head and a typical dinner conversation goes a little something like this:
AM: Excuse me Mom, Mom, Mummy
Me: Yes
AM: Today at preschool I played with so and so. Did Ben poop today? What are we doing after my sleep? Mom, Ben is making a funny face at me. I'm finished with dinner.
Me: Please finish.
AM: Can we go to the park? I want to go to Bali. Dad, Dad, Daddy - what did you do today? I'm finished with dinner.
Me: Please eat.
AM: Dad, I want to show you something.
Me: Eat first.
AM: When are we going on the big plane? I'm going to be four soon. Can I watch TV?
Me: Eat.
And then at some point you typically break out in song
AM: I grew in my sleep. Can I have a cookie?
-You thrive at playing outside. It's where I think you are the happiest. Your body craves the fresh air. Just a grassy field will do and you will just run. You love the park and you keep getting more adventurous with what you do. The other day you where standing on the swing to swing, this is huge for you. You love to test your balancing skills, jump and climb. You also love the beach and swimming (mostly in the warm pool). You really seemed to like ballet this year. You are also getting more confident with introducing yourself to children you don't know. I also love that you love getting coffee with me. I know getting you a babyccino helps with the matter. But sitting with you and having a little chat with you over coffee is one my favorite things. We receive so many comments form people telling me what a mature little girl you are. Love it!
-You're a great big sister. It was a little rough in the beginning and we had some major adjustments issues, but we set out some family rules and things have been working themselves out. Seriously though, the way you look at Ben melts my heart. You are a tremendous help, always willing to help me when I ask for it. Ben is so lucky to have you as a sister. And I hope that you two stay close and will always be there for one another.
Thanks for being such an awesome kid. This parenting thing can be tricky and I know I don't always get it right, but you easily forgive my short comings and I thank you for that. Being four is going to be awesome, I know you will rock it.
We love you.
Mean it.
Mom
P.S. A couple of days ago I interviewed you, the transcript of that will be posted shortly.
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