The past four years have gone by so fast and you amaze me each and every day.
You decide something and there is little that can be done to change your mind. In April, after going to a friend's birthday party at The Little Gym you decided you wanted to have your birthday party there. 7 months later that is where you had your party, I may have attempted to change your mind a time or two--- but no go on your part. You know what you want and you get it. Oh, and you LOVED your party with 17 of your closest friends at The Little Gym.
You are your own person. In August we went to Costco and picked you up a Cinderella dress and Spider-man outfit. On the way home you decided you wanted to be Spider-man for Halloween. You were the cutest Spider-man with bright pink tennis shoes and long light brown hair sticking out the back of the costume! Did it phase you that it was a 'boys' costume? Not a bit. Did it matter that you didn't know much about Spider-man? Nope. Did you love it? Oh yes. I thought it was pretty awesome myself, and may have had a proud Mommy moment or two when I bragged about my little girl who was going to be Spider-man for Halloween. On the flip-side, you love princesses, playing house and taking care of your Baby Doll. You love pink and purple and can be quite the girlie girl. A perfect mix in my mind! Today when we went to Build-A-Bear to celebrate your birthday you picked out a pink bear. You dressed her in a Spider-man costume. And picked out a pink hair dryer and brush set for the accessories. Totally you!
You play by the rules. And expect others to follow them as well. You let Daddy and me know if we are doing something we are not supposed to. My guess is you are the same way at school. Your friend and you were playing in the basement the other month. I went down to check on you and both of your were quick to tell me that you said a naughty word. I hope that honesty continues through the teenage years. You may look like Daddy, but you get this from Mommy.
You are the best big sister and friend to Neve! On days when you are playing in the gym at school, Daddy and I will go to pick you up only to find Neve and you playing as close to each other as possible/allowed/noticed by the teachers. It might be passing a ball from one side (where the older kids, aka you, are) to the other side (where the younger kids, aka Neve, are), or it may be one of you trying to run over to the side they are not supposed to be on so you can play with each other. The teachers have even commented that you need to play with your own classmates instead of each other. When they say that it is hard not to smile at the love you have for each other. At home you love to play together and Neve follows you everywhere, she looks up to you so much! I hope this friendship lasts FOREVER!
You are caring, sensitive and sweet. When one of your friends is sad at school you are quick to give them a hug in an effort to cheer them up. You take great care of your baby, from when she cries to feeding her a bottle--- you got it covered. If someone says something mean to you, it bothers you a lot and it is easy to tell when you are sad. Handling your sensitivity is something new to me. I am not always the greatest at it, but I try my best. You are so, so sweet and would do anything for anyone. You have the innocence of a child and more. You get excited about little things and never take anything for granted. With that, it is hard to not give you anything and everything you ask for, because you hardly ever ask for material possessions.
You are observant. Oh my are you observant. You have brought us many laughs with what you remember (and repeat). You sometimes even remember things that Mommy and Daddy have forgotten. No worries, you remind us and never back down when you know something is the way you say it is. Not sure what Daddy and I are going to do once you learn how to spell. It is one of our main sources of secret communication when you are around!
You are amazing. You and your sister are the best things that have happened to your Daddy and me. We love you with all of our hearts. When you ask us to be your best friends at the dinner table, we jump at the chance and only hope you feel the same way when you are older (although you will have to move away from this house despite you wanting to live next to your neighbor friends when you are a grown-up). We went through what was supposed to be the 'terrible twos' with you and figured the 'threes' would be the challenge. We are still waiting for the shoe to drop. Yes, there have been moments. But overall, you have been so easy on your Mommy and Daddy. Thank you for that. And do not change. Ever.
Happy birthday to my '4 year-old daughter'. I hope it was as memorable for you as it was for us. Daddy and I loved having "Mommy, Daddy, Ellie Day" and singing Happy Birthday to you over and over and over and over again.
I LOVE YOU!
Mommy
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