Sara is TEN
Ah. The first of the birthday posts for the year.
I never know how to start these. I feel like the inevitable and overused joke about searching for time in couch cushions has worn out it's welcome. However, I have to search for missing time somewhere so I guess the couch cushions are a good place to start.
Ten. 10. T.E.N. I have no idea how this happened, Sara Grace. How my third little bird is in double digits doesn't seen possible. It's been such a journey and a blessing watching you grow up. You've grown into quite the confident, matter-of-fact, helpful, articulate, bright and super intelligent young lady. Oh, and sassy. Oh. So. Sassy. Best and most factual nickname ever.
You are just about finished with fourth grade. You've done your best during this immensely difficult time in our world. It has NOT been easy for you to be without the structure of school, so, we both knew that it was time for you to go back. It was a very mature decision and I'm so proud of you for making it.
You are hilarious. You love to tiktok and I'm pretty sure you'll be tiktok famous for eating ramen at some point. You love to sing and dance...(especially to BTS 💜)....and you are so full of fun and joy.
You and Emma are like oil and water. You recently stopped sharing a room and I think this has helped your relationship a lot. She loves you so much, Sass, never forget that.
Alex is your best friend and worst enemy. Your relationship is equal parts fighting over something stupid and laughing together over a different something stupid. To be honest, I get whiplash listening to you two. One of my most favorite sounds is you two laughing together. Don't ever stop doing that.
The weirdest relationship I've ever seen is the relationship between you and Jack. I wish I understood it. I wish I could fix it? Even though I'm not entirely sure it needs to be fixed. It's so bizarre. There is SO much love and appreciation there, but neither of you know how to communicate that to eachother. It comes out occasionally, in the form of a "oh, hey Sass, let me make you a character in animal crossing" and the reply of "thanks so much, Jacky." But, like...that's it. I guess it's not for me to understand. Just always know that you are family and that you have eachothers backs.
Sass, you've always had a very special place in your "Papa's" heart. He makes you laugh and roll your eyes like no other. You are always willing to help him work his part time job at the library and he loves that. I love watching you two together.
Sass, you are my mini-me through and through. We are so much alike. Our relationship is a great one...with the exception of the occasional butting of heads. You make me feel so much younger. We tiktok together, we laugh together, we BTS together. You are literally my mini best friend. I love what we have.
You always seem to have such a hold on the people who know you. It's the personality...or the huge brown eyes...or both.
Sass, you are my grace. You have always held that title. I will forever tell the story about how you were the light in such a dark time for our family. Our light, our joy...our grace. Thank you so much for that.
Sara Grace. Our third little bird. Happiest of birthdays. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Always have the confidence you have, always be just the way you are. Always be the best Sara you can be.
I love you more than you'll ever know.
And I thank you for choosing me
To come through unto life to be
A beautiful reflection of his grace
For I know that a gift so great
Is only one God could create
And I'm reminded every time I see your face
Then
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