Sara Grace-4 years old
Sweet Sassy Sara Grace. My baby girl. My third little bird. How in the heck are you four? I truly don't remember life without you, it seems like you've always been here because you fit into our craziness so well.
Your birth story is unique because you were the only one that didn't throw me into labor before my section date! The pregnancy with you was filled with complications, lots of weird physical symptoms for me and I landed in the hospital 4 times! I should have known from that point, Sassy, that you would be...well, Sassy.
Whenever I write your birthday post, I'm reminded of what was going on in our family when I was pregnant with you. Your uncle was diagnosed with cancer and fought a long, uphill battle but emerged victorious. He's so far removed from that point in time but I can't let this time of year go by without mentioning it, especially since you played such a big role in it all, Sass. You were my light, my hope and my GRACE. You kept me calm and focused on you and it really helped me deal with what was going on. Shout out to the Colon Cancer slayer. We love you (Uncle) Joe!
So, Sara. Let's talk about what you're up to these days. You're getting ready for preschool! I've mentioned here that I wasn't sure if you're ready to be away from me (or if I'm ready to be away from you) and I still question it, especially since the township decided to do full day every day preschool this year. I'm not a fan, but you're SO excited, so off to preschool you go. You need it and you'll do wonderfully. I know you will. I will miss you terribly, but I'll save that post for September.
You're such a girly girl. You love the color pink and love to dress up. You love makeup and high heels and always want to look "so pretty." You love your Emma and you two have become quite close, even sleeping in the same bed most nights. I love this! I hope you two are always close and always best friends. You and Jack have a weird love/hate thing going on right now. Quite frankly, it makes my head hurt, and I hope it's a phase that passes quickly. You and Alex get along okay, when you're not screaming at him and he's not pulling your hair. You are his favorite person, though, even if he has a weird way of showing it. Trust me, it will get better.
You love to DANCE. You're always shaking you'r 'groove-thang' and doing your signature dance move, 'The Sara'. Please always do this. Always. You love to jump and spin and we even have a special dance. Your favorite song is 'Roar' by Katy Perry and 'Girl On Fire' by Alicia Keys.
Your Daddy is still your biggest fan, but you seem to have a hold on most of the men in your family. I can't even begin to tell you how often I hear, "I love all of your kids...but there's something about that Sara." I think it's the big brown eyes and the adorable cheeks. You've changed a lot, physically, over the years, Sara, but those eyes and those cheeks have remained the same. So yes, you and Daddy still share a very special bond. You both light up when you see eachother and it's adorable.
I wish I could accurately describe your sense of humor and your personality. You're so funny, you're so animated and your imagination is so great. You often love to tell me about your dreams and you tell the best, most outrageous stories, and your eyes get bigger with every detail you give. I have lots of favorite things about you, Sass, but this may be the most favorite thing, ever. You hate bugs, you're scared of the dark and you cry at the drop of a hat. You are MY CHILD through and through, because we are very similar in those aspects.
My sweet, sassy Sara Grace. You are the exact third child that I wanted. You're smart, and witty, beautiful and funny. We have such a wonderful relationship and I hope that our closeness will continue forever. Even though your four now, that doesn't mean that you should ever stop with the hugs and kisses, because they are the best and most often than not, they get me through our crazy days. Thank you for being you and don't ever change. I love you so much, Baby Girl. Happy 4th Birthday.
And, as always, I end a birthday post with words more eloquent than I could ever write...
Your birth story is unique because you were the only one that didn't throw me into labor before my section date! The pregnancy with you was filled with complications, lots of weird physical symptoms for me and I landed in the hospital 4 times! I should have known from that point, Sassy, that you would be...well, Sassy.
Whenever I write your birthday post, I'm reminded of what was going on in our family when I was pregnant with you. Your uncle was diagnosed with cancer and fought a long, uphill battle but emerged victorious. He's so far removed from that point in time but I can't let this time of year go by without mentioning it, especially since you played such a big role in it all, Sass. You were my light, my hope and my GRACE. You kept me calm and focused on you and it really helped me deal with what was going on. Shout out to the Colon Cancer slayer. We love you (Uncle) Joe!
So, Sara. Let's talk about what you're up to these days. You're getting ready for preschool! I've mentioned here that I wasn't sure if you're ready to be away from me (or if I'm ready to be away from you) and I still question it, especially since the township decided to do full day every day preschool this year. I'm not a fan, but you're SO excited, so off to preschool you go. You need it and you'll do wonderfully. I know you will. I will miss you terribly, but I'll save that post for September.
You're such a girly girl. You love the color pink and love to dress up. You love makeup and high heels and always want to look "so pretty." You love your Emma and you two have become quite close, even sleeping in the same bed most nights. I love this! I hope you two are always close and always best friends. You and Jack have a weird love/hate thing going on right now. Quite frankly, it makes my head hurt, and I hope it's a phase that passes quickly. You and Alex get along okay, when you're not screaming at him and he's not pulling your hair. You are his favorite person, though, even if he has a weird way of showing it. Trust me, it will get better.
You love to DANCE. You're always shaking you'r 'groove-thang' and doing your signature dance move, 'The Sara'. Please always do this. Always. You love to jump and spin and we even have a special dance. Your favorite song is 'Roar' by Katy Perry and 'Girl On Fire' by Alicia Keys.
Your Daddy is still your biggest fan, but you seem to have a hold on most of the men in your family. I can't even begin to tell you how often I hear, "I love all of your kids...but there's something about that Sara." I think it's the big brown eyes and the adorable cheeks. You've changed a lot, physically, over the years, Sara, but those eyes and those cheeks have remained the same. So yes, you and Daddy still share a very special bond. You both light up when you see eachother and it's adorable.
I wish I could accurately describe your sense of humor and your personality. You're so funny, you're so animated and your imagination is so great. You often love to tell me about your dreams and you tell the best, most outrageous stories, and your eyes get bigger with every detail you give. I have lots of favorite things about you, Sass, but this may be the most favorite thing, ever. You hate bugs, you're scared of the dark and you cry at the drop of a hat. You are MY CHILD through and through, because we are very similar in those aspects.
My sweet, sassy Sara Grace. You are the exact third child that I wanted. You're smart, and witty, beautiful and funny. We have such a wonderful relationship and I hope that our closeness will continue forever. Even though your four now, that doesn't mean that you should ever stop with the hugs and kisses, because they are the best and most often than not, they get me through our crazy days. Thank you for being you and don't ever change. I love you so much, Baby Girl. Happy 4th Birthday.
And, as always, I end a birthday post with words more eloquent than I could ever write...
...And I thank you for choosing me
To come through unto life to be
A beautiful reflection of his grace
See I know that a gift so great
Is only one God could create
And I'm reminded every time I see your face...
To come through unto life to be
A beautiful reflection of his grace
See I know that a gift so great
Is only one God could create
And I'm reminded every time I see your face...
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