And Just Like That...She Was Four

Happy fourth birthday Tessa Faith!  You came into our lives on this special day in June just four short years ago and we have been truly blessed every moment since.  I am still attempting to wrap my head around the fact that I now have a little girl instead of a toddler. 

I know I’ve been telling you these last couple of weeks how I may be a little sad on your birthday; but it’s simply because the years are passing so quickly.   I love how you’ve been holding my cheeks, telling me how it will all be okay because you are always my little girl.  So true sweet girl, so true.  

Miss Tess, you are so full of life, energy, and love.  You never want to take a moment to slow down and prefer to hop or jump everywhere you go instead of walk.  You love being outdoors but if you have to be inside you want to be at gymnastics, helping mommy bake, or be snuggled in our bed with what has become your pillow (mommy’s old favorite).

Your favorite character is still Mickey Mouse; four years now and going strong.  You show some fondness for Tinkerbell and The Little Mermaid but your heart will always belong to that little mouse. 

You are very much a girlie girl.  You pick out your outfits most mornings (which at times can be quite cutting edge in the world of fashion), you love choosing the bows for your hair, and you prefer to wear anything that twirls. 

You are the best big sister that we could have asked for.  You are always watching out for your little brother.  You hold his hand so he doesn’t fall, you help him up and down the stairs, and you are constantly watching what he does and eats so he doesn’t “get allergic.”  Don’t get me wrong, you have your moments when you try to push him off your big girl slide or away from mommy; but most of the time you want him near you.  You two really are best buds…for now.

Some of your other favorite things include:

*Going to the library for new books and movies

*Chocolate Milk & Licorice are your first choices for treats

*Swimming, swimming, swimming

*Watering flowers or pretty much anything that involves water…squirt guns too!

*You enjoy singing songs a lot but refuse to listen to music on the radio.

*Art projects; painting, coloring, play-do, etc.

Little nugget, I hope you know how much we all love you! I can’t wait to celebrate with you tonight and see you in your dress at your butterfly party this weekend.  You bring us so much joy and I will never forget how on June 16^th, 2011 you came into this world and made me a mommy…the most perfect moment of my life June Bug.