It seems not too long ago you were chillin in my tummy waiting to come out and face the world. Little did I know then what a firecracker you'd be! You changed my life in so many ways, and for the better. Some times I think you have so much of your dad in you, and then sometimes so much of me, but you really are your own little person.
You love [understatemet] dogs, silly bands, any kind of art (painting, drawing, etc. can hold your attention for hours), school work (ABC's, counting, flash cards), grapefruit juice, hugs, "being like mommy", your sunglasses, the POOL or BEACH or anything water related, kids smaller than you, your friends, ice cream, kipper, and snuggling with mommy and daddy.
You do NOT like bugs of any kind, being dirty, vegetables, pancakes, barbies, and being away from me.
You are so fun to take to the pool or the beach. You will go underwater for long periods of time. Too long! Mommy will get scared and lift your face up and you'll command, "No, I want to go back in!" You are fearless when it comes to a lot of things, except for bugs. You do not really care for girly things. You much prefer blue to pink. You do not like to dress up or wear skirts, or play with dolls. You'd rather run around with a bunch of boys & girls, and do boyish things. You absolutely adore your uncles, and you love Kael so much. Neither one of you can go someplace without the other and think it's ok. I wish I could slow time down. I told you the other day, "Pretty soon you will be old enough to go to school! And mommy will be sad to be away from you all day." You put your little hand on my cheek and said, "It's ok mommy, you can hold my hand when I go to school." Will you let me hold your hand when you start middle school? High school? College? Because you know what baby girl? I will always be here for you. I will never leave you, abandon you, or hurt you. Me and your dad try our hardest to help you through things, and to show you the beauty of life. Remember to be grateful for all you have, because we are so grateful for you. You are the biggest blessing in our life (besides your brother, you're pretty much equal there). You are our firstborn, and we will always have a special relationship, you and I.
Try not to turn my hair gray, and try not to burn through daddy's wallet, and try not to punch Kael in the face. We love you baby girl!
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happy birthday Ava. Thanks for inviting us the boys LOVED it.
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