Today is Adelaide's 5th birthday, only she doesn't know it. Her birthday party is going to be Friday, and I tried to explain to her that her real birthday and party were on two separate days but that conversation never ended well. We eventually gave up and have been claiming that Friday is the 18th and her real birthday.
Adelaide is the cutest and sweetest girl you could ask for and I feel so lucky to be her mom, although sometimes the way she explains life to me makes me feel like she is my mom. She is consistently instructing myself and those around her how to do things effectively and knows what she wants. I'm grateful she was born in a time when women are encouraged to follow their dreams, because she has many and I can't wait to see what she does with her life. She often repeats that she "can be whatever she wants" and I hope she never loses that confidence and motivation.
This last year she has grown up so much and is so creative, smart and kind. She loves to do crafts: painting, coloring, decorating with stickers, making jewelry, creating forts and playing with chalk. She likes us to dictate how to spell out things; her latest masterpiece was a letter to the baby that said, "I love duh baby." Adelaide enjoys dressing up (and dressing up others- see Grandpa's earrings below...), dancing, riding her bike or scooter to the park, counting money, swimming, going to the beach, camping, shopping at the farmers market, visiting the temple, holding babies, spending time with family, being crazy with Maverick, going to church, tea parties, fairyland, the boardwalk, having playdates with friends, doing "homework," finding snails, making new friends at the gym kids club, getting mail, princess stories, watching movies, picking flowers, wearing fake tattoos, making muffins and donuts, picking produce from our garden, engaging in deep conversation, changing her outfit multiple times a day, collecting rocks and flowers, and listening to stories. She still hates when the sun gets in her eyes and cannot be trusted with scissors (she cut off her and Maverick's hair earlier this year but is rocking the short hair look). She is so full of life and makes everyday an adventure. I honestly cannot believe she is five already, it seems like yesterday that we were celebrating her first birthday!
I've enjoyed sharing some childhood past times with Adelaide.. she has my old bitty baby that she often plays with, some polly pockets that I got suckered into buying once I spotted them on e-bay, the pretty pretty princess and hi-ho cherrio games, iron on bead shapes, barbies, and I'm sure there is more I just can't think of right now. I'm glad there are so many classic toys out there that keep on giving. It is so fun for me to have a little girl to do all the fun girly things with, I loved throwing her birthday party last year and am excited for this Friday's "Frozen" movie night in the park with a few of her friends and family. She has been excited to tell us exactly what she wants (nail painting, crown making, fake tattoos, etc.)
Happy Birthday to my little miss Adelaide. I can't wait to celebrate you this Friday. Here are some fun pics of you from this past year that make me smile. xoxo.
