Playing in the Rain: The Birthday Girl

Friday, May 12, 2017

The Birthday Girl

First birthday

On Wednesday, my daughter turned the big 6! I am excited and sad at the same time. She is growing up way too fast for this mama. Recently, there have been some very noticeable changes in her personality and maturity that have thrown me for a loop. Well, I should not say changes…that is not the correct word. Certain aspects of her personality have really blossomed and have become more noticeable. So more emphasis on key characteristics.

She loves rain & sunshine

With her birthday being so close to Mother’s Day, we usually try to celebrate with her friends a different weekend. She still does not understand that concept fully. She was confused as to why her friends did not come over on her birthday or this weekend. She does get to have a friend sleepover, which should be fun. Her best friend is so sweet! I think she wants her party to happen because she really wants her Moana cake. She keeps changing her cake request. It started with Moana, then Trolls, then Shopkins. Now it is back to Moana. Thankfully, I have not ordered it yet, since we still have some time.

A few hours before heading to the hospital

My darling little baby is becoming such a sweet, fierce, free-spirited girl. I love her style and admire some of her qualities that will help her when she is older. Ones that can be frustrating as a parent, but I think can be a real benefit later on. If she uses them in the right way. Chooses to use her powers for good (as Will would say, lol).

During my pregnancy with her, we already knew that we would not go past a certain date (unless she came early on her own). I remember the day before. We were going into the hospital that evening to start the induction process. It was the first night Colin ever stayed the night away from both of us. Such an exciting and nerve-racking time.