One day she will be 16. I wonder how much she will change, and how much will be the same. She had a very hard time staying asleep-
I went to bed at 10pm. I woke up at midnight when Hadley wanted to nurse. Then I woke up at 1am when Makena told me she was too excited and couldn't sleep. She got in bed with me and tossed and turned until 2am when she said "I'm still awake" and I made her go lay with Pam. Then at 3 Hadley woke up crying. She wanted to nurse from the other side, but wasn't satisfied with me just leaning leaning over so she crawled to the other side of me. Then at 4 I awoke to a thump and screaming when I scooped up Hadley from the floor where she rolled off the bed and landed face first. At 5 I lay in bed unable to fall back asleep. At 6:30 Makena came in and asked me to get up.
Pam made her pancakes for breakfast that she wanted, plus strawberries even though they aren't in season, not very sweet or yummy or red, weren't organic, and cost like $7. Then we had her go into the bedroom for a bit while we set up her gifts, including a brand new bike! She recently was at a friend's house and tried the bike and rode it like a champ, asking for one for her birthday. Pam was determined to buy her one, and this purple one is so perfect.
Her little face was so shocked and happy when she saw the bike!! She and Hadley both love the bell. We stayed at home for the day and did each others hair and nails for fun. Instead of a party we invited a couple friends to dinner at P.F. Chang's.
This is what I wrote on fb about my big girl-
Makena spent some of her birthday money to buy Hadley the Sago Mini Babies app. (Which is adorable and I totally want to play with it too!) She's the best big sister. She is just really so sweet, silly, thoughtful and empathetic. She enjoys vegetables and singing and is constantly drawing and writing and creating. I'm continually amazed by how well she reads. And how easy she is to parent.
She's such a joy to be around, I'm so happy we are homeschooling this year because 5 has been so wonderful and I'm glad I didn't have to share her with anyone else all day. We love to cook together, take baths together, watch movies, do each other's hair while pretending we work at a salon, play games, build forts, and write each other notes.
When I ask her for help 9 out of 10 times she does so happily. She's quick to offer suggestions and takes initiative to solve the problem when she knows I'm struggling with Hadley. She doesn't push my buttons, she turns the dial down when needed and I rarely have to ask her to do something twice. She is funny and lovable and fills my bucket in so many ways! She just asked what I'm doing and I said I'm writing all the things I love about her, and she smiled knowingly and said, "Are you writing like a hundred things?" I love her so much.
I hope that year 6 brings her more chances to explore outside of her comfort zone, more opportunities to work on friendships, more fun adventures, and more understanding about the world around her and her very important place in it.
(Note- she went into the bedroom sadly saying that Hadley is ruining her birthday because all she wants to do is play with the new app now. I'm always honest about the good AND the bad!!)
I had wanted to do this same survey every year on Makena's birthday but I haven't. It bothers me so much that I have all these great ideas, but then when I sit down at the computer they rarely end up happening!
1. What is something mommy always says to you?
I love you.
2. What makes mommy happy?
When I hug you!
3. What makes her sad?
When I'm gone.
4. How does mommy make you laugh?
Play.
5. What was your mommy like as a child?
Silly.
6. How old is your mommy?
That's easy. You're 33.
7. How tall is your mommy?
I don't know. As tall as 1 of me and 2 of Hadley?
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Snuggle me.
9. What does your mommy do when you’re not around?
Go on your phone.
10. If your mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?
Help people nurse.
11. What is your mommy really good at?
Helping me.
12. What is your mommy not very good at?
Pottery.
13. What does your mommy do for her job?
Tinkergarten.
14. What is your mommy’s favorite food?
Broccoli.
15. What makes you proud of your mommy?
Cooking.
16. If your mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Pinkie Pie because you like parties.
17. What do you and mommy do together?
Everything!
18. How are you and mommy the same?
We both like veggies.
19. How are you and mommy different?
I like olives, black olives.
20. How do you know your mommy loves you?
That you always say "I love you."
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Favorite color?
Purple.
Favorite food?
Black olives
Favorite drink?
Starbucks Iced Tea
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A veterinarian.
What's your favorite movie?
Frozen
What's your favorite toy?
Rebecca
What is your favorite thing about being you?
I like myself 'cause I love my sister.
Where do you wish we could go right now?
To I & C's house.
What would you buy with a million dollars?
A huge house with 2 bedrooms 5 bathrooms and I would also want 2 bunk beds one that belongs to me and one for Hadley.
What's the best thing you've done this past year?
Go to the snow!
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