Today you turn five! While you have anxiously awaited this day for months, your mama has secretly dreaded this particular birthday. To me, five is such a big number. It signifies a shift in dependence and a whole new level of independence. A couple weeks ago, you went to your first day of summer school kindergarten. When you got home, you said, "Mama, do you think I could buy my lunch at school sometime? That's what big kids do." You bought your lunch the next day and have bought it almost every day since.
Avery, At five, you are shy and thoughtful, smart and sensitive. You love snuggles with mama, being silly with Logan and daddy and taking care of your cat, Scout. Your favorite creature on earth is your "cousin" Dexter (Aunt Jen and Uncle Joel's dog). You love superheroes and Ninja Turtles even more than Elsa the ice princess from Frozen. You are kind and thoughtful and always want things to be fair. You prefer getting dirty and running around outside to reading books and playing with your dolls. You are beautiful.
When I was pregnant with you, a nice woman once said to me, "Enjoy this journey. The days often seem long, but the years fly by." Today, those simple words resonate loudly. These past five years have flown by and I truly have enjoyed every day. Thank you, sweet girl, for making me a mom five years ago. You make me happier than I ever could have imagined.
Happy Birthday, Goosey Girl! I love you.
Love,
Mommy
