7 Years Old!

Today you turned 7. You woke up exclaiming in that oh so loud voice that you were 7 now and letting everyone know that today was your birthday. It did not matter that your 3yr old sister was still sleeping, all that mattered was that you saw me taking the cake out of the oven and that presents were involved. You had the day planned with all sorts of activities and informed me that your brother had promised to pick you daffodils for a present today. What you did NOT know is that he had gotten up early and had already gone out and picked you those flowers. He is such a good brother. He then packaged all your presents and some other things around the house he thought you might like. He has no shame in re-gifting. :) I proceeded to tell you that yes you were indeed 7 now because you had been born at 7:00 am and I was still waiting to hold you at 9:00am. I did not think they were EVER going to bring you in. You were my first scheduled c-section and I was so very nervous. Thank God your daddy was there to help me through it! His gentle assurances calmed my nerves as they sliced me open. Although he did fib and tell me they were just about ready to cut me when in fact they had me laid open and was about to take you out. :) I understand why though, I was frantic that I would feel them cutting me. I also remember the way his voice cracked with emotion when he told me we had a beautiful baby girl. Then he left me to go to you. He was so proud of his little girl! I also remember that you were the quietest baby I had ever seen. You never cried, fussed, nothing. Everyone would comment on what a good baby you were. I on the other hand was used to more boisterous children and was worried that I would leave you unattended somewhere and became vigilant in keeping you in sight. You went on to be very quiet toddler and rarely spoke and when you did it was quiet and reserved. You had the cutest cheeks and I could not stop kissing them! They were so adorable!

Then all that quiet reserved demeanor changed. Something happened when you turned 3. All of a sudden you found your voice, boy did you ever! You went from a quiet child to a loud boisterous one overnight. When you were frustrated you called people MEANIACS! Which we found a bit funny. You were way to cute to be that mad!

You became best of friends with your brother and now the two of you are thick as thieves. You are a perfect mixture of tom boy and princess. You are by far the fastest runner in plastic play dress up shoes I have ever seen!

I often refer to you as "little mama" because you act just like a mama to your little sister. Now you have someone to play dress up with and house and all those other fun girl things that your brother is not so fond of. You also have someone to teach all those cool things like coloring yourself with markers, putting on play make-up, and just plain having fun. Another partner in crime.

You have your daddy's brains and are very smart! I now see that those first few years you were sitting back taking it all in. Now you are ready and willing to show the world you are here and nothing can stop you. You are fun loving and enjoy making new friends wherever we go. You are more outgoing than ever!


We love you little darling and I am looking forward to whatever this year brings! You are my little sunshine girl!