"5"

My little girl is turning 5 tomorrow. I'm excited and sad with mixed emotions. Sad that she is turning 5, no longer a toddler. Sad that these bath days will soon be gone, "privacy" already a word in her vocabulary. Often found going in her room, alone, shutting the door, just to have some time to herself. Sad that I have to share this beautiful girl with the rest of the world, no longer just my baby I get to have to myself...but excited in that same emotion...ready to show the world just how beautiful and wonderful she truly is.

Happy for all of the new adventures that "5" brings. It's been such fun to watch her knowledge of the calendar grow and expand, counting down the days to her "real birthday", and the days to her "birthday party" with friends and family. Excited for her to start school, begin to make childhood friends that will hopefully last a long time. Excited for her to learn more about the world, and all the wonders and excitement it brings. "5" is big, and she is getting to be just that. I love what we had together, baby and mommy. But also excited to share what we will have together, mother and daughter. New adventures, a world to explore, Bailey and me, and I can't wait!