I can’t believe my sweet baby girl is 4 years old today!
Sometimes it is hard to be the big sister. It seems like the baby has all the cool toys. That’s OK, he doesn’t mind sharing. She’s got full control over the gym, his blankets, his boppy, the whole nine yards.
Even though you do talk a bit of baby talk, more now than when you were 2, because of the recent addition of your little brother, you are getting to be a great big helper. Here you are putting the cupcake cups in the muffin tins. You also helped measure and stir in all the ingredients. Last night you pulled all the rosemary off the stems, and placed them in the baking pan. Then, once I had the potatoes halved, you put them in on top. They were delicious.
Speaking of delicious, the cupcakes turned out pretty tasty as well.
Having your brother around means less attention for you, but you’re coping very well. You are very sweet and nurturing with him. True, when he fusses you run and tell me then go hide. But it is still caring.
Because he is growing so fast, I spend a lot of time thinking about how different your arrivals have been. How small you were, how fragile. It is easy to forget as you grow so tall, so very strong, and mature, that we are so very lucky to have you here with us today. I thank my lucky stars that you are such a fighter. OK, maybe not every time you fight me on something, but I do try to focus on being grateful while teaching you some manners.
You are such an energetic bright light in the world. You walk into a room of strangers and see only new friends. People in stores comment on how friendly and full of energy you are. You are also nice to other children, a good sharer, and gentle with babies.
Your smile brightens my days. You make me so proud. I love you. Happy Birthday, big girl.
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