At 5 you are darling, sweet, caring and so grown up! You've always been a pretty good kid, but these days you are easier and easier, and more and more fun. You're inquisitive, asking questions such as "How does the car run?" and sometimes the tough ones like "Where's Ava's mom?" You love to dance and to dress up, but you also love to fish in the lake, and can't wait for your big fishing day with Collin and Laura out on the boat. You're starting to take a lot of interest in writing, asking how to spell all sorts of words, and then practicing, even writing your own thank you notes this year (painful for both of us). At your five year doctor appointment the doctor asked if you knew your phone number, and I felt terrible that I hadn't taught you, so in a matter of two days you learned it, and now know both mine and Daddy's. I love that you have the self confidence to speak to adults, and ask questions, even if you're a bit shy at first, it makes you even more charming when you do come out of your shell. You love to swim, and you jump at any chance you can get to have Daddy take you to play tennis. You can't get enough of your friends, especially your BFF Charly, sometimes making your other friends jealous of your relationship. Even though you girls are a year apart, you're the best buds and play wonderfully together. I admire you for always including your sister, even when she makes things harder, you still include her in your circle of friends and sometimes even watch out for her. At school you spend your time drawing flowers, rainbows, and practicing your hearts with Sophia. Your little stick people are the BEST.
A lot is happening around us right now, so many life changing events for our loved ones. You're dad and I lay in bed at night wondering how to explain it all to you. You're so observant, you know when things are out of wack, and, being inquisitive, you ask questions. For now, we try to answer your questions simply without adding any stress to you're little life. All we want you to think about is playing, learning and enjoying the year to come. We'll handle the rest.
We love you princess!!
