My first born child, you have grown up soooo much this year. You have shown me what love is from the first day you were born. You came out screaming, so emotional and wanting to be heard. And you are still that little girl. You still crave attention, but love taking on the big sister role. You adore mothering Iris, getting her out of her crib in the morning, changing her diaper, choosing what she will wear for the day, sharing your dolls with her. She repeats EVERY word you say. It is so fun watching the two of you grow, all the while wondering and hoping all throughout your lives you will remain close and nurture one another. You still don't like sleeping alone, always have to be with mom or dad for sleep, but once you're out for the night, you're out. At school this year you are writing your name, counting to twenty, reading three and four letter words, and growing each and every day. You enjoy school, never put up a fight to go. Are head of the class, just today one of your teachers pulled me aside to tell me how well mannered you and Eli are at school. You make parenting a joy (most of the time)
Your favorite things are pedicures, LOL surprise dolls, nightmare before Christmas movie, going to Disneyland (soaring over California is your favorite ride), going to grandma robins , being with your cousins.
Thank you for choosing me to be your mom, for teaching me what love is all about. I cannot wait to watch you shine Deborah jean alexander
