Baby #1 Turns 6!

On your 5th birthday I was trying to come to grips with the fact that you would be starting kindergarten in the fall. You seemed too old at the time.

By the time this picture was taken, you were half way through kindergarten and had become a big sister for the second time. You and Macie started to play outside by yourselves and love to come in for some hot chocolate to warm up before lunch.

Here you are. 6. There are not words to describe how I feel about you turning one year older. Happy, sad, amazed, proud, excited, and so many more that really don't even touch on how I truly feel. 

Some things about you:

• You are an amazing big sister. You help me out all the time. Whether it is running to get me something or unbuckling your sisters in the van once we get somewhere, you are a helper. Your sisters also look to you for help and guidance. They want to be where you are. Although this can be annoying at times, they love you and I hope you see it that way one day.
• This is the first year I have gotten to stay home with you and your sisters part time. It has been great. You love going to daycare, and you tell me that you love it, but when you get to be home with me, there are many kisses, hugs and "I love you Mama"s.
• You got to be in gymnastics and soccer this year. You love gymnastics and can't wait to start up again. You also love soccer because Daddy is your coach, although you wish there wasn't so much running.
• Kindergarten has been a lot of fun for you. I have watched you learn your star words and make new friends. We hear a lot about Ella and Connor in your class (not the Connor from across the street.) You circle words you know in our church bulletins and write our names on any piece of paper you can find. 
• You learned how to ride a two wheeler this year! You started off riding the little Dora bike in the basement at the end of the winter and once it was warm enough to ride outside, it just clicked. You haven't stopped since.
• You also lost two teeth so far and started to get in 4 molars. You lost your two bottom teeth and Evie just got two in! Daddy pulled your first tooth out and you were ok until you felt the hole in your mouth. You immediately started crying even though the worst part was over. We put your tooth under your pillow and the tooth fairy gave you $2. One to save or spend and one to donate. First you wanted to give your dollar to your Grandma and Grandpa, then after some talk about what donating meant, you decided to help the animals. You donated your dollar plus 4 more to the Humane Society. 
• When you first meet someone, you seem very shy, but usually all it takes is for that person to ask you to play or smile at you and you open up like a book. I love watching this transformation happen in just seconds. And when it is time to go, you make sure that you give hugs to EVERYONE! People melt when you hug them.
• I know there is a lot more I can say about you, but these are the main things that come to mind right now.

I love you big girl. I wish there was some way to stop you from growing up because it makes me sad. I also know that there is a lot of fun stuff coming up and I am really excited for that. So, I will just keep writing and posting pictures so I can try and remember what you were like at this exact moment.

Love Always,

Mommy.