(side note: It's rare for me to capture her smiling with her teeth)
Oh Sis, I couldn't have even imagined how much you would grow in such a few short weeks. I don't know if it's the change in our family dynamic or if you turned that corner from little kid to school ager but you have suddenly grown up so much.
When Arlo was born you were only 3 and having him around didn't bother you in the least. You continued being just who you were being prior to him. When we brought Nash home you just kept being you. However, you are my go to person when I need help. If I need you to sit and bounce him while I take a quick shower, you stop whatever you are doing and keep him company. You protectively watch over him whenever I have to leave him in a room with Arlo. You have been great at taming Arlo when he gets out of hand. Which isn't anything new but you have more patience for it now than before.
I have begun to trust you more and more each day with tasks that just a few months ago I would have deemed to grown up for you. You have also matured in such a postive way. I guess I shouldn't be so suprised by all these things, you have always been a wonderful and sweet little girl, it's only natural that you are slowly growing into a wonderful and sweet young lady, with a side of attitude.
We had your conferences last night and the first thing your teacher said when we sat down was "Cece is just a joy to have in class, I have really enjoyed her." Your Dad and I just looked at each other and laughed. Last year was a difficult one so starting right off the bat with such a compliment was refreshing. You have improved and our concern for your education and how young you are for your grade is slowly become less of a concern. However, there is still work to be done and improvement that can be made but such is life.
I always thought that God would fill my house with boys and when we were told that we were having a girl almost 8 years ago, I couldn't even believe it, in fact I didn't. Thankfully, he knew what was better for me than I did and I'm so glad. Having you by my side to roll my eyes with when the boys are being ridiculous has been fun, almost like having a best friend living with me. One day you and I will be friends but now and well forever, I am your mother. I am so proud to say that and to tell people who you belong too. You are beautiful, smart, caring, artistic, constantly on the go, loving and so much more. It will be one of my greatest joys to see the type of woman you will grow up to be. I promise that I will embrass everyday with you and all the trials and joy that will come with it.
Love,
Mama
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