5 & 10

In 4 days, my sweet tiny child will be 5. How did that happen? We've started the process of registering her for kindergarten. I wish time could slow down,just a little. Let me drink in every sweet moment of life that happens between now and kindergarten orientation. I know it won't but, I'd love it. She snuck her way into our room. Daddy is downstairs "fixing" his laptop, Gavin is sound asleep resting for a day full of learning (4th grade is intense!) and she's climbed in bed with me and is watching food network with me. I wish she'd sleep through the night- she's been doing this wake up once or twice a night thing- but, I'd miss the late night cuddles and her millions of questions, she's so curious. I'm sure the cats don't love the late night-must pet kitty- sessions. They've gotten used to ignoring her (secretly, I think they soak up all the pets and kisses she gives them).

Anyway, back to the sweet kid. She's hysterical, she says the funniest things, has the greatest facial expressions and just has the way about her that draws you in like a moth to a flame (only way less dangerous and nothing ends in death). She's started to snuggle more, she'll never pass up a chance for a hug or an "I love you". She has such a big heart for such a small person. She sings at the top of her lungs (especially"Let It Go"), still loves 'ket- it is dirty, gross and well loved by now- loves her veggies and dip, her favorite food is mac and cheese- she's an all American kid- and now, she's a big kid. She's girly enough to love dresses and nail polish but, she'll hold her own in a pile of dirt if you give her a shovel and dump truck. She loves Frozen, purple & pink, picking flowers, side walk chalk, reading stories, baby dolls, barbies, my little ponies, bubbles, helping Mommy & playing outside.She hates bedtime, broccoli, cleaning her room, getting out of the tub and gross bugs. She has a big heart, loves her brother, is sweet with animals, knows what she does and doesn't want, twirls around like a little leaf in a wind storm, reminds me of the ocean in summer, has these perfectly tiny ears, big brown eyes that could melt any heart, wants everything to be fair, smells like a summer rain, loves without limits and takes up every inch of my heart with hers. To know her is to love her.

Teagan Irene, the world is grander & brighter because you exist. I hope you move through life with the curiosity you have now, that you'll bang your drum as loudly as only you can and never doubt for a moment that you are more than enough and that you are loved as much as the stars. I love you forever, sweet girl!