Dear Kindergartener, Though I can scarcely believe it, you are six years old today! You’re disappointed that you still don’t have any loose teeth to show for this important birthday, but I’ve assured you that day will come soon enough. And, until then, it’s easier to eat cake and sing “Happy Birthday” with all of…
Oh, 1st Grader. Somehow you’re seven years old today. Seven action-packed, fun-filled {occasionally drama-filled} years old. You and I… We’re alike in so many ways. Both first-borns with a huge desire to please. Fiercely stubborn. Both determined to have the last word. Competitive. Driven to achieve. Perhaps a bit bossy with our younger siblings. We…
Sweet Toddler, It has been exactly two years since you joined our family. Since then, you’ve added more energy, personality, and joy to our mix than we knew possible. You still don’t have a baby book or any photo albums chronicling your first holidays or vacations. And, honestly, this is largely your fault. You are…
Sweet Preschooler. Today you are a handful. I mean, you’ve always been something of a handful. But, today you are officially five years old. And, I can hardly believe it. There are so many things about you that make you special. …The way you wash your hands like you’re scrubbing in for surgery. It drives…