Happy 6th (!) Birthday to a sweet little girl.
You're sWeEt as a fudge covered sundae after a long hot bike ride by the river.
---One night I was tucking you into bed and you wanted a book but I had a bad headache...you said, "I hope you feel better soon mommy".
You're SmArT!
---Your teacher praised you time and time again in kindergarten for trying so hard and performing above your level. Amazing!
You're cOmPaSsIoN is something to be desired.
---Before going to your dad's house for the summer, I checked your bags to make sure you had everything you needed. While opening a side pocket on your luggage, I discovered a small book. The book had bible verses and talked about God. You said, "I'm going to bring this book to daddy's and talk to him about Jesus."
You do that girl.....shine bright.
Your lOvE pours out like water rushing over Niagra Falls.
---There's never a morning that I don't hear, "Hugs!" There's never an evening that I don't hear, "Kisses!"
You're ArTiStIc! Every piece of art has a story to tell. It is never just a picasso.
---If I kept every single piece of artwork you have created over the past couple years, we would have to call the fire department to come rescue us from the mountain. I sure wish we owned more property....I'd let the mountain grow.....:)
You're FrEe SpIrItEd and dEtErMiNeD.
---You got on the back of a boat in an intertube all by yourself at just 5 years old. Amazing. I didn't do that until I was 21.
---I've watched you learn to ride your bike, tie your shoes, blow bubbles, learn to read, make your own peanut butter and jelly sandwich, write your alphabet...you may get frustrated while you're getting there, but you are determined! That determination will get you a long way. Be determined! Don't settle for mediocre. Be your best!
I'm loving getting to know you more each day. I absolutely love watching you learn new things. The look on your face when you finally accomplish something is priceless. I hold those moments in my memory forever.
As each year passes, I have to loosen my grip on those reigns just a little bit more. As hard as it is to let go a little, its also very rewarding for me. I get to watch you take those things you've been taught and act them out. I may let go of those reigns one day, but you better believe I'll be right next to you with my hand out, ready to help you when you need it. I'll always be there.
What an awesome gift you are to me.
Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17
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