Someone turned five. FIVE!!!!
This little girl has been waiting all year long to turn five. She was pumped and she was ready because in her mind five means that you are big. Five means you get to go to school. Five means you get to hold up a whole hand when people ask how old you are. Five is NOT little.
Trying to get Elyssa to give me a real smile can be a challenge sometimes. She would prefer to make a silly or awkward face. I think most kids go through this phase at some point and Elyssa was no exception. She likes thinks the way she likes them, wants her hair the way SHE wants it, and wears what she wants to wear most of the time. She
She loves to have fun and really can be SO MUCH FUN to play and spend time around. A warning to the wise: Just steer clear of her "fire breathing dragon" act. It's a doozy.
Even at 5 this little girl still loves to cuddle up with her Mama any chance she gets. She'll spend hours doing artwork, making books, and trying to figure out how to write words. She loves to read and is often found with a pile of good books, and entertains herself so well during Cordy/Mommy afternoon nap time. She can be the ultimate sweetheart when she wants to be and we can't imagine life without her.
Height: 41 3/4 inches (32%), Weight: 39 lbs (43%)
Dearest Elyssa,
Happy Birthday, beautiful girl! It is so fun watching you grow and being your mother! I get to see all the wonderful sparkling things about your life and see how you change and grow in a very intimate way. You are a spark of energy in a room, with so much excitement and desire to learn and try new things. I love seeing your mind at work and finding your many artistic creations around the house. You bring home such fantastic artwork from school and then spend two hours almost every afternoon creating more. I love it! I also love watching your love for books grow. Seeing you sit alone with a stack of books and immerse yourself in the pictures is such a treat.
You are a great help to me with your little sister and big brother. Though you may not always get along, you can also play together so well and entertain each other and love each other for hours on end. I love that you love having sleepovers with Alec and playing babies and princesses with Cordy. You can be such a wonderful friend to others when you want to be. I think it's really cool that you have the ability to jump into any game, and make friends anywhere you go.
It is especially wonderful for me to see you learn and grow in your faith of Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father, and the gospel. Listening to your heartfelt prayers and sincere desire to have more faith touches my soul. I so very much want you to grow up to be a woman of faith, a woman who knows her worth and value and the worth and value of others. Almost every night I remind you that you are a child of God, Heavenly Father loves you, Jesus loves you, and Daddy and I love you very much and we all want you to choose the right so you can be happy. I hope that is internalizing somewhere in your mind and in your heart.
Thank you for being brave and passionate, for being a good friend to others, and for reminding me to always pray for more faith. I love you so very much, my darling, and am so excited to continue to watch you learn and grow in the coming years.
With all my love,
Your Mama
2 comments:
You are creating such wonderful memories--a reservoir for times to come. She has always been such an amazing girl!
So sweet. I'm so glad you do this for your kids.
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