Confession:
I have spent the last 5 week and 72 hours trying to capture my kids in an Instagram worthy pose for their consecutive birthdays. God in his wisdom and knowledge knew that I fear and tremble about birthdays; the parties, the presents, the cakes/cupcakes and the decorations (or lack thereof). Even typing this I feel the anxiety rising into my throat. Urgh...Birthdays....soooooooo stressful!!! But so fun for kids. And I have to admit I have sucked the fun right out of many many memorable moments the past month or so trying to make them “better.”
Kids, listen, I LOVE YOU. I don’t say it enough because I’m weird and a New Englander and I have a serious complaining habit. But I. LOVE. YOU.
JWynn, I love your curiosity! You ask such good questions, and draw hilarious conclusions. For example, let it be written that you informed me just the other day, “Snakes have fangs to protect themselves from creditors.” Hmm. That could very well be true in addition to protecting themselves from predators.
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| Shout out to Monkey King Tea. (#mkt) You make our week. Thanks for putting up with our Thursday morning invasions:) |
I am honestly and totally amazed by your constant and superhuman levels of energy. You are incredible. You can probably run a mile faster than I can and then want to play tag afterwards. Even I, your mother, am still shocked by the things you manage to climb (the built in pantry shelves for example.)
You love Jesus and really trust him. I am convicted whenever I tell you something sad because you want to pray immediately. It’s true, there is no reason to wait to pray. And whenever you get hurt you always call out for God’s help even before me or Dad. I love that, because I won’t always be there but God will.
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| Falling Hard |
Princessa Harpinha...where do I begin? If I was three I would ask you to be my best friend because you are so fun and funny. Where do you get this comedic timing or these sarcastic faces? Please forgive me for not disciplining you consistently due to the fact that you make me laugh too hard.
And yes, your hair really is as beautiful as you think it is. Don’t get vain about it but it literally does “gleam and glow” (as you’ve informed us through song- thank you Tangled soundtrack). You are incredibly patient as I brush it and attempt to braid it every morning.
I think what I thank God for the most though is your affection toward others. The fact that you always ask your brother, “You okay bud?” when he falls down. Or stuff a binky in your sister’s mouth when she is crying. You look out for others and want to make sure they are as happy as you are. Thank you for your infectious joy.
Olivita, my baby. It’s hard to describe how much I just adore your face! Your smiles are the best part of any day. You light up a whole room.
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| Where did she even find this clementine? |
Your endurance amazes me. You have let more doctors and specialists poke and prod you than I ever would and you remain sweet despite it all. I know you are hurting a lot of the time but you have a joi de vivre that inspires me.
I wish I could make life easier for you but I am comforted by the knowledge that you will always be strong and brave. I can;t ait to see you blow all our minds when you figure out walking and talking! It’s always an adventure with you.
So, happy birthday one and all:)
