Today, my first baby girl turned 5 years old. I am not ready for her to be 5. Five is like the first 'big girl' age. Four still sounds like a baby, but FIVE sounds.......like she's growing up. I don't want her to grow up. I want her world to revolve around baby dolls and Barbies. I want her to sit on my lap, hold my hand, and kiss my face without any reserve or self-consciousness. I don't want her to know insecurity. I don't want her to become aware of her "body image" or the presence of boys.
God has created Ellie Faith to be an extraordinary girl. She is so sweet, and kind, and thoughtful, and sensitive to others, and musical, and bossy....whew, she is so bossy! She is just plain awesome. I am so very grateful to be her mommy. I thank God that He blessed me with her, on this day five years ago. Happy Birth Day Elena Faith!
Just some of my favorites of the past five years....
My big girl....I love you so much it hurts.
