Lily and Rio: 04/01/2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013

You turned four years old last week. Once again I can not believe you are yet another year older. It seems like yesterday that you were born. Now you can write your name, read a few words, dress yourself, and make up your own clever jokes. Your interests still revolve around princesses, fairies, and mermaids. I watch you transport yourself to wonderful lands in your pretend play. You are obsessed with pink and anything "girly." You are an amazing big sister who watches out for Rio. You and Rio are so sweet together. You hold his hand when he needs help but will also tackle him down to the floor when you want to play rough. You are strong willed and know what you want. Sometimes we struggle because you insist on doing things your way or insist that Mommy or Daddy say please when we ask you to do something. Sometimes it's a challenge but I am certain that your fiery personality will take you far in life. You seem to enjoy going to school. You are the best rule follower in your class. Sometimes I wonder if you are too serious at school but then I remember you are just like your Daddy and that's just who you are. We love you so much. You bring laughter to our family every single day.

We had a birthday party for you at home. You requested that it be a princess theme (of course). We invited girls from your school and ballet class. We rented a giant bounce house that was supposed to be outside but the day of your birthday was very stormy, so we put the bounce in the garage.