I'm 5!!!!

My sweet girl turned 5 today and greeted me this morning with, "Mommy I'm 5 today!" This turning 5 seems to be a huge milestone in her mind.  When I think about it, it really is a huge milestone. When I think about the amount of time she has been with our family, those 5 years have flown by.  In the context of a lifetime, how short is the amount of time we have to "raise" our kids. Estimating they will live with us for 20 or so years, I realized that at this 5 year milestone, 1/4 of that precious window has already passed.  This baby gave me the title of Mommy and for that I will always have a deep connection and gratitude to her.  I love my Kennedy! She has taught me so much in 5 short years. She is beautiful, smart, compassionate, thoughtful, pensive, strong, independent, creative, helpful, reverent, and faithful!  She has brought great joy and growth to our family. I love you my sweet Sugarplum! Happy Birthday!

(Smooch: Chocolate, Blueberry, Raspberry, Marshmallow Cake!!!!!)