For the Sake of the Call

For the Sake of the Call

Jan. 23, 2008 - Happy Birthday, Baby!

Dearest 4dd5,

Happy 5th Birthday! Five isn't much of a baby, and I have a hard time understanding how you managed to grow up into a "big girl" so quickly. You are such a delight to me, and I love you more than chocolate, but you knew that already! :) I wanted to share with the world (or at least this little part of the blogosphere) why I love you so much, I know you pretend to be shy, but I don't think you'll really mind!

I love the way that you act shy when you're truly gregarious!
I love how you have all the grown-ups at church, and many of the teenagers, wrapped around your little finger, and how there's always a line of people wanting to give you a hug and greet you!
I love the way you say, "Oh, bugs!" when something frustrates you.
I love the way you say, "phewF!"
I love the way you roll your eyes (remind me of this when you're about 16!), it makes me laugh.
I love that you're so impressed when you notice that you have a pattern of crying, then laughing, and crying, and then laughing; although I'd prefer that now that you're 5 you'll do a lot more laughing than crying.
I love the way you say, "But I'll be so lOnely!" when I ask you to go upstairs or downstairs by yourself. (Honestly, it can be quite infuriating, but you're so cute!)
I love the way you say to me, "Mommy, you're being kind of me!" in such a surprised tone, as if it's such a rare occurance.
I love how you grab my face by the cheeks and give me eskimo kisses when I'm trying to focus on something else.
I love how you always want to be the center of attention, and yet when you are the center of attention you get all shy, but then you milk it for all its worth.
I love how you play so independently.
I love how you talk with a British accent when you play with dolls.
I love how you have to report everything so matter of factly, with one hand on your hip and the other emphasizing your point; like how Lainey was going upstairs and you had to tell her, "No, Lainey!"
I love all the different faces you make.
I love that you're silly.
I love that you always say, "That's crazy!" You're crazy!!!
I love how you say, "You're funny!" when really, you're the funny one. No! You're funny!
I love how you carry the kitten around all over the house.
I love how you still climb into my bed to snuggle with me. (Except not so much at 4am, 'kay?)
I love how you bring joy into my life, and make me laugh, and make me stop whatever it is I am trying to do, and love you!

You are a precious gift to me, and I do love you! I look forward to a great year of fun and joy and laughter and learning. Yay Five! :)
I love you, darling! Happy birthday, baby! (Please, forgive, me, "big girl," you're not a baby anymore!)

Love,
Mommy

P.S. You are my sunshine...

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Jan. 24, 2008 - YOu do have a way with words, girl!

Posted by seasonsmom

Angel! YOu are so awesome! I love your transparency and the way you just are! Totally cute pic! Tell her that and a Happy 5th Bday to your big girl! Mine can't wait to turn 7 in June to play softball like the rest of her sisters. She is wiggling the first tooth that is stubbornly not wanting to come out and is losing her lisp. And I keep trying to sneak a few minutes holding here before she gets too heavy to hold. Sniff, sniff, you got me on a roll here, momma! I got to run and get me a keelnex...

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Jan. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I love her already, just because she speaks with a british accent. That just says so much about her personality. Bet she's just a ton of fun.

Oh, and the cake is adorable. Did you make it?

Gayle
http://grace4gayle.blogspot.com

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Jan. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by StillHisGirl

Happy Birthday, littlest E! :)
I wish I could hear the British accent. And I say 5 IS still a baby!! (Because surely my baby who is about to turn 7 can still be a baby, too, right????)

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Jan. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Wish her a happy birthday from our family! The kids (and ME) are looking forward to getting together next week. I'll email! Have a great day.

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Jan. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by socalval

Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your special day.

Valerie

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Jan. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CountryMomof4

Look at that cake! It's HUGE! My son turned 5 this year. I think it is such a fun age! I'm sure next year you will have many more adorable things to love and write about on her 6th b-day! Blessings ~K

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Jan. 24, 2008 - Happy Birthday,

Posted by FaithfulGrace

to your baby! What a wonderful list of I love you ways.

Enjoy your day!
Blessings,
Linda

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Jan. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedmomof10

Wow what a cake!!!!!!!! Happy bday to your little one! I have a 5 yr old too..... she is super cute as well! :) Hope her day was special!

Blessings,
gloria

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Jan. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by reneegrace

what a sweet heart!

love this post... and your honey is a hoot and a half. Looks like you are a good match :)

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Jan. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Wow 5 already! Where does the time go?? Such a beautiful "big" girl. Hope your day was great #4!

Mel

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Jan. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Daisy

Happy birthday to the littlest E!

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Philosophical musings from the heart of a home-educating mommy of four and wife of ten years. "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer." Psalms 19:14