Happy Birthday, Beanie Baby!
I don't know why I've struggled to write lately. I just don't want to take the time to sit and write, which is very odd for me. There are other things I'd like to do with my time, and while, for awhile it's all good, I'm neglecting my blog and my journaling for my children.
I've had ample time to write the past three nights, I've just not done so. :sigh:
The saddest part about this is, I've needed to write about this sweet darling who had the temerity to turn five on Sunday, without my permission. FIVE!
I've had ample time to write the past three nights, I've just not done so. :sigh:
The saddest part about this is, I've needed to write about this sweet darling who had the temerity to turn five on Sunday, without my permission. FIVE!
I clearly remember posting both those photos to this blog on the morning of her birth. I remember the anxiety I was feeling because they wouldn't let me see her right away. I remember being ready to march on down to the nursery and DEMAND they give me my baby.
I remember worrying because she would throw-up EVERYTHING she ate. I remember worrying about her tiny little peanut of a head. I remember worrying worrying worrying. I never worried about Hannah or Lily. I knew they were fine. I worried about everything with Bean because I knew bad things could happen no matter what you did.
I remember worrying because she would throw-up EVERYTHING she ate. I remember worrying about her tiny little peanut of a head. I remember worrying worrying worrying. I never worried about Hannah or Lily. I knew they were fine. I worried about everything with Bean because I knew bad things could happen no matter what you did.
The funny thing is, this little girl who is now a big girl didn't worry. She's never worried about anything. Sure, she has fears, and nightmares, but they're nothing out of the ordinary.
This child dreams big and goes hard. She always has. She's truly never had time to be a baby. If you were to go through my archives and read about her infanthood you would see it. She was ready to be on the go from the moment she became aware of the world around her.
She is five and she's proud! She's similar to her sisters in bunches of ways, and, as with all siblings, she is her own quirky little self.
She loves make-up and putting on lips--like Hannah. She loves playing with princess dolls and dressing up and climbing trees and playing in the woods and has scabs on both her knees and bruises up and down her legs. She's a fearless tomboy. She is determined to swim in a swim meet this summer and get a ribbon--don't worry, she will. Swim in a meet that is. :oP Most likely she'll get a rainbow participation ribbon as well, which is fine by me.
Miss Bean is rather competitive, but mostly with her sister. She's eager to do everything Lil is capable of and wants to know how to do everything RIGHT NOW. She's doing simple reading, has amazing phonemic awareness and is spelling some words. She makes her own flashcards and does basic addition and subtraction and I swear to you, if I could just open her head and pour all I know into it, it still wouldn't be enough information.
On top of all of this, though, she's a kind little girl. She's still working on being tactful and situational awareness ("Mommy, Jackson didn't whine or cry today!" right in front of Jackson's mama...), but everyone she meets is her "friend" and she never lacks for a playmate.
She's also polite (I love that she's had an older sister to model so much of this for her) and I find adults don't really mind being around her. She'll sit through one of my hair appointments without any trouble, and yesterday, she was a trouper as I was sitting in a dental chair for two and a half hours.
I never thought we'd get here. I seriously thought she was going to be the death of me. She was so busy. Always on the go...ALWAYS. She wouldn't sleep (sleep is for the weak!) and had an "on" switch and a "hurry up and do it faster!" switch. The fact we've been able to channel that energy is amazing. I honestly couldn't believe she could sit still and focus at school. Amazing.
She's growing up and she's delightful. What more can I say?
This child dreams big and goes hard. She always has. She's truly never had time to be a baby. If you were to go through my archives and read about her infanthood you would see it. She was ready to be on the go from the moment she became aware of the world around her.
She is five and she's proud! She's similar to her sisters in bunches of ways, and, as with all siblings, she is her own quirky little self.
She loves make-up and putting on lips--like Hannah. She loves playing with princess dolls and dressing up and climbing trees and playing in the woods and has scabs on both her knees and bruises up and down her legs. She's a fearless tomboy. She is determined to swim in a swim meet this summer and get a ribbon--don't worry, she will. Swim in a meet that is. :oP Most likely she'll get a rainbow participation ribbon as well, which is fine by me.
Miss Bean is rather competitive, but mostly with her sister. She's eager to do everything Lil is capable of and wants to know how to do everything RIGHT NOW. She's doing simple reading, has amazing phonemic awareness and is spelling some words. She makes her own flashcards and does basic addition and subtraction and I swear to you, if I could just open her head and pour all I know into it, it still wouldn't be enough information.
On top of all of this, though, she's a kind little girl. She's still working on being tactful and situational awareness ("Mommy, Jackson didn't whine or cry today!" right in front of Jackson's mama...), but everyone she meets is her "friend" and she never lacks for a playmate.
She's also polite (I love that she's had an older sister to model so much of this for her) and I find adults don't really mind being around her. She'll sit through one of my hair appointments without any trouble, and yesterday, she was a trouper as I was sitting in a dental chair for two and a half hours.
I never thought we'd get here. I seriously thought she was going to be the death of me. She was so busy. Always on the go...ALWAYS. She wouldn't sleep (sleep is for the weak!) and had an "on" switch and a "hurry up and do it faster!" switch. The fact we've been able to channel that energy is amazing. I honestly couldn't believe she could sit still and focus at school. Amazing.
She's growing up and she's delightful. What more can I say?
Because B had to go out of town on Sunday--her birthday--we celebrated her birthday with family Saturday evening.
It was a real "Frozen" and princess night and she adored everything.
I have to say I was the biggest defender of "Frozen" and "Let it Go" for the longest time. I love the movie and the song, but OMG. I'm SOOOOO done!! :oS
I have to say I was the biggest defender of "Frozen" and "Let it Go" for the longest time. I love the movie and the song, but OMG. I'm SOOOOO done!! :oS
Ellie requested a Paula Deen Fresh Tangerine cake so we had that and pasta with Italian meatballs (Lissie's recipe) and salad.
Sunday we had a bit of time in the morning with Daddy, and then we all went our separate ways--he to the airport and us to church and RE. From there we had to run errands (the dogs are so demanding, thinking they need to be fed twice a day!) and then over to sign up for summer swim.
Yup, we're doing it again. I fell in love with it last summer. Who woulda thunk it?
From there it was home to pick up the cake and take it with us to GG and Bill's so we could do birthday with them and Nana and Pop (again). :o)
From there it was home to pick up the cake and take it with us to GG and Bill's so we could do birthday with them and Nana and Pop (again). :o)
Then, she and I made cupcakes for her classmates on Monday, where she got her very own birthday crown. :o)
She is truly the sunniest and happiest child, always willing to help out. She has an infectious smile, and, while I know she's mine and I'm rather biased, I don't know how anyone couldn't love her!
I hope her fifth birthday was everything she had hoped it would be. She's a pretty great kiddo and she deserves it. :o)
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Sparklies from the past weekend:
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She is truly the sunniest and happiest child, always willing to help out. She has an infectious smile, and, while I know she's mine and I'm rather biased, I don't know how anyone couldn't love her!
I hope her fifth birthday was everything she had hoped it would be. She's a pretty great kiddo and she deserves it. :o)
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Sparklies from the past weekend:
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Lissie was here so that meant making cards! :o)
5. Birthday Beanie!
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5. Birthday Beanie!
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