Happy Birthday Abby!

My darling daughter turned 5 a few days ago. I feel a mixture of emotions - mainly excited and happy (as is she, she loves being a big 5 girl!) but a little sad that my baby really is growing up. So this post is for you baby girl!

5 things I love about my girl:

1) I love how much you love your little brother. We have never had a moment of jealousy from you, and only a few times when he was tiny and screaming in the car did you want to get rid of him! You love to play with him, kisses and cuddles abound and I can trust you with him while I have a shower! You are so proud of him, you love showing him off. You are the best big sister ever!

2) I love how you always defend me. If Daddy says anything even remotely derogatory to me (joking! mainly) you refuse to let him. You think I am perfect in every way. Long may it last!

3) I love how kind you are. You really care about other people and are so good about sharing. When Emily accidentally kicked you yesterday you were focused on reassuring her that you were ok because she was upset rather than on you own pain. Off your own bat you gave Papa your biggest stuffed animal when he was dying to take to heaven. Recently you gave a special bear to Poppa for the same reason. And you let him hold your hand even when you didn't want to. You make my heart sing.

4) I love your imagination! You make up the best and most creative stories.

5) I love your enthusiasm. Everything is the 'best ever'! It is a wonderful example for how I should live my life.


And here are my 5 prayers for you for 2012:

1) I pray that school teaches you to love learning and exploring your intellect.

2) I pray that you find good friends.

3) I pray that you have some bad social experiences as well so you can practice your resilience and learn how strong you are.

4) I pray that you continue to explore your relationship with God and God's world.

5) I pray that you stay your sweet, loving, cheeky self and that Daddy and I can keep up with you!

You will always be my first baby, my special girl, my heart. God bless you always my angel.