I'm pretty sure, i'm going to start bawling at some point while writing this post and curl up in the fetal position. My oldest honey pie is SIX. I had a hard time last year with her turning five, and honestly, this year, our past week has been so crazy and I've scaled down our party planning and I haven't had much time to think about her turning another year older. Until now. So, i'm pretty sure the reality of it all is going to hit right now.
Gretchen Rose, I am so thankful that God gave us you. I still remember every detail of my pregnancy and your arrival, except the 15 or so minutes that I was hallucinating from the pain. I'm not kidding, go ask your father. I'm pretty sure I instantly fell back asleep as soon as the nurse gave me pain medicine. I remember freaking out when you coughed and appeared to be choking for the first time. Those first few days with you were the best memories I've made.
I loved that first year. I kept telling my mom that every moment, every month was my favorite. I thought i'd love the little baby stage best, and then you'd grow into the next stage, and it instantly became my favorite, and then the next.
You were the friendliest little girl at one year old. You would wave to everyone and get really sad when people wouldn't wave back. I knew you were going to be a people person. You never met a stranger. I pray that God will allow that gift to grow and that you'll be able to touch people every where life takes you.
I think you were the smartest two year old I had ever met. You started learning letters at age 2, all on your own. You were counting and your vocabulary was growing leaps and bounds.
You were also proving to us how stubborn you would be. We started potty training you a few weeks before your 2nd birthday, and it took us the entire year to convince you to stop having accidents! I know that you come by your stubbornness honestly. I pray that you will continue your stubbornness as you grow older. Which, I may later kick myself for saying that, but I know that something great will come out of it! You stick to your guns once you've made up your mind, and I think that stubbornness will be an amazing gift when you're a teenager and you'll likely be pressured into trying things. I pray that you'll stay strong and say no.
I think you're 3rd year, may be my favorite so far. That year was full of change for our family and you handled it beautifully. Your daddy moved 12 hours away just a few weeks after you turned three. In fact, he almost missed your birthday. You and I became best buddies those first few months. I loved having that one on one time with just you.
Your little sister joined us that year and then we moved to Tulsa. You had to leave behind the only life you knew, your friends, your church, your school. You learned to be a great big sister. Even though you did suggest that we vacuum your little sister up with the vacuum cleaner. I pray that you'll continue to love your little sisters and that you'll learn how to be a friend. I've been telling you lately, that your sisters will be your bridesmaids, and I know you probably don't understand right now, but I can't wait to see the three of you standing up in your weddings one day.
Your love for football really grew during your fourth year. You started to understand the game and ask questions and you started to cheer. I know that makes your daddy proud.
You and daddy had a few date nights. I remember when he took you to the movie and you were so excited to go. I pray that daddy will always be the man in your life that you look up to. In fact, you told us the other night that you wanted to marry him. I know that you also want to marry Conner, a little boy in your class, and I know that it's a long time away, but I pray that you'll marry a man just like your daddy. A man that is a Christian, and that is kind and supportive, and the he'll love you even when you're all sorts of crazy. I pray that your husband will support your adventures no matter how crazy they may seem.
Beyond that, I pray that you'll know God and that your daddy will be the best example of how our heavenly father loves us so much. Our God is so patient, and so full of grace, and I pray that you'll come to know God's grace.
Your creativeness grew during your 5th year. You showed us how much you loved to draw and color. Your knowledge grew and grew. I loved seeing what you learned at preschool. You had a best friend for the very first time, and I pray that you'll continue to have beautiful friendships throughout your life.
You started kindergarten, and even though you were scared, you were so excited! I hope you'll carry that with you through life.
I cannot wait to see what year 6 brings us! I know that at times I am so hard on you. Already, we argue like you are a teenager. Part of me dreads those years. I dread the arguments and the hurtful words that may spew out of your mouth. I know you won't mean them. I pray that we can teach you now how important it'll be to be a kind person, so that we can prevent any drama during those teenage years.
You have a little boy that you have a major crush on right now. It breaks your daddy's heart. He may be the first boy, but he won't be your last. I pray that we'll find the positive as relationships end.
Most of all, I pray that you'll love God. I know that He's given you all this personality so you can do something big for him. I pray you'll listen to him.
You are such a strong beautiful girl.
I love every piece of you.
Happy Birthday!
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