Pumpkin is 5!

My pumpkin turned 5 last Friday. I have been wrestling with the idea of her turning 5 for quite awhile. For some reason this feels like a big birthday. I think it is because so much more independence happens at 5. I kept joking with her that I wanted her to turn back to 3 instead of turning 5. In her sweet, independent, all-knowing way...she would reply "Don't worry I am still your little girl I am just going to be 5". Here is so much about her I am proud about...

~ She genuinely cares about those she loves

~ she loves school and learning

~ she is my princess tomboy...loves her new princess shoes and dresses while wanting to run around the house and jumping on furniture

~ She is my adventurous spirit, loving to figure out the world

~ She thrives on learning new things and questions EVERYTHING!

~ She sweet smile will heal any wound I may have

~ She is a STRONG, independent thing who will fight for her beliefs...while this drives me nuts now it will pay off big time when she is older

~ She still lets me cuddle her...just not in front of school friends

~ Her belly laugh is contagious

~ Her best friend is her brother and she will protect him against anything

~ She made me a mom and I would not change her one bit

Pumpkin has grown up to be such an amazing person. Even though she and I battle it out often...I know it is because she is a fierce spirit who needs to know why choices are made. She is so proud to tell people she is now 5...you can just see the twinkle in her eye when she says it.

It was a tough week for us here which is why I was quiet for awhile. Even though I wanted her to stay young...she sort of listened. She developed an acute double ear infection...just like when she was little. (Plus Critter got one as well! ) So..we have been chilling and spending some quiet family time together. I am enjoying it since I know it will go away sooner than I am ready for it to.

I love you my baby girl. I can not believe you are 5, it seems like yesterday you were born. I am so proud of the person you are growing into becoming. Enjoy this amazing year!