Four Years Old Today!

 

Happy Birthday to my darling girl.  Precious Sedona, you are known for your sweetness.  It's true that you are very sweet, thoughtful, and selfless, but you are also vivacious, sparkling, fun, zany and so, so creative.  You think of the  FUNNEST things to do, and you love to laugh and play.

 

 

 

 

This year, you learned to count past 12.  You amazed me with how quickly you learned your ABC's, and now I turn around and your are writing some of them!  And even though you also started preschool this year, most of these accomplishments have came about on your own, because you love to learn.  (You also love to ask why!)  (Okay, and your sweet Daddy helped encourage you with your ABC's too.)  You know several books and enjoy 'reading' them to your dolls and cat, and you are an amazing Kitty-mommy!  I love to hear your beautiful prayers.  It has been a joy to watch you tapping away and doing twirls in your dance class, and you've even learned how to ride your new bike!  You've worked hard on listening to Mommy, and you have determination and problem-solving skills that are going to take you far in life.  I'm so proud of you, Big Girl!

You seem to always have a song in your heart, a dance in your step, a hand to hold, or a hug for your sister.  You are so cuddly, and I just love to stop sometimes to breathe it all in.  Oh my sweet girl, you asked if I would stop holding you when you turned 4.  I was glad to quickly reassure you that  I would not stop cuddling you, but the truth is that I'm the one who will someday have to let go, knowing the day will come when you don't asked to be rocked anymore.

Nona, Bella, Sweet pea, Chickadee, you are God's precious gift to us.  I remember when you were born and holding you in awe.  I never wanted to be apart from you, because when I hold you, I'm reminded that miracles happen on a very personal level every day.

Thank You, Father, for this child.  What an amazing privilege to get to know her, let alone raise her.  It is a daunting task sometimes, because I don't want to crush her spirit!  Oh, Lord, she is so special and full of energy.  Thank You for Your creation in her.  Wow, Father, sometimes I still can't believe she's actually here!  Having Sedona has made me a mommy, something I always dearly wanted to be.  Thank You Father, for knowing the cry of my heart and filling my arms and home with sweet little bodies.   I ask that You bless her with health and well-being.  Please equip me to help meet her needs and grant me patience and wisdom to see the big picture of her big, beautiful, wonderful personality.  I love You, and I love her so much!  Amen.