Dear Ironflower,
Today you are 5. In some ways it seems like if I blinked, you'd go back to being my happy, sleepy newborn again. In other ways, since I can't imagine life without you, it feels like you should be at least 20. What I am sure of, though, is that I love you more each day.
You are so friendly and outgoing, so quick to make friends. I think that's so cool. And you figure things out so quickly, you are a good thinker. And a good talker. You are the most verbal child I've ever met; I love listening to you talk about your day or have imaginary discussions with your animals. You like to be independent and self-sufficient, except when it's just "too hard". And that's okay, because I always want to be able to help you when it's "too hard". You are very reasonable for a 5 year old and handle having to wait for things you want exceptional well.
Right now, you like princesses, dinosaurs, outer space and Project Runway. You like to have your own fashion shows with your dress up clothes and today you've dressed yourself in black leggings, a pink tulle skirt and a pink princess t-shirt. Later you will play with your princess dolls and/or dinosaurs, telling stories with Lovebug and entertaining yourself for hours.
You are also an avid artist, drawing, coloring and painting for hours. You add details to all of your drawings - even the ones your teacher asks you to make to illustrate your math skills! You are into drawing princesses right now, but you also like to make abstracts. I am amazed at your ability and patience.
Your favorite stories right include non-fiction about space, Arthur, Fancy Nancy and Olivia. You like to watch Arthur and Olivia too, but I think your favorite kid's show is Dinosaur Train. Besides Project Runway, you like to watch Supernanny with me. You love the Barbie movies, especially the 12 Dancing Princesses. You love to go to shows like Shrek and Disney on Ice - you already know what's expected of a good audience member.
I love you, kiddo, more than I ever thought possible.
Mommy
1 comment:
I can't believe she's five! I can't help but smile when I read these letters to your children. You do such a wonderful job of celebrating the day they were born! :)
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