I know I am such a sap, but on this day I deserve to be so. Today, when I woke up, things were different. Things felt a little off – like something was ending and it was a new beginning type feeling. It wasn’t a bad feeling, but it was different and weird. My feeling was confirmed around 8:00 a.m. when my little FIVE YEAR OLD (!!!) walked down the stairs beaming with a smile that could make any momma melt into a puddle. Today is my sweet Addisyn’s 5th birthday which means:
1.) She broke the promise that she would stay four forever.
2.) She is going to school in September which means I will have a panic attack and become useless come August.
3.) I am nostalgic and emotional, and can’t stop thinking about the ways she has grown into the most intelligent, loving, cuddly, funny, creative, fashionable, and wise little girl over the years.
4.) I am incredibly sappy today. Did I mention that? Nobody speak the words “kindergarten” or “high school and boyfriends”, or I will surely pass out. I can’t stop thinking about what a blessing she has been. My girl, the one who loves her momma and wants only me to tuck her in at night. My girl, the one who wrestles and plays basketball with her daddy in a princess dress. My girl, the one who whispers to me how cute her “Bubby” is and how she loves him so much. My girl, the one who cares so much about her friends and family. My girl, a fantastic storyteller, creative, and fashionista. My girl, the one who gives the best hugs and kisses and has the most sensitive heart.
5.) I have to post a photomontage of her through this past year that shows a bit of her incredibly unique personality. I can’t believe how much she has grown in a year!!! Climbing monkey bars to train for American ninja warrior, riding scooters in our cul-de-sac, having her first hair appointments and Elsa braids, zip lining, creating beautiful dances an stories in her own land of Pretend…I can’t take it!
Dreamer. 
That smile! 
Telling us a story and connecting to her inner 70 year old woman
She has a unique and special relationship with so many loved ones.
She gives the best hugs!!!
You see?!? 
She cares for her brother!
And loves her friends! 
And loves the ocean, like her momma! 
She cherishes her brother! 
A pic of her best hugs and her loving on her brother! 
She is getting so strong! 
Best hugs again! :-) 
She is such a dreamer and a little actress. I love it! 
Silly little girl! Always putting on a show. 
Christmas 2014! 
Pics of her birthday celebration at Frozen on Ice. She smiled, giggled, squealed and I couldn’t get enough.
Entranced! 
Happy Birthday to the one who made me a momma! I felt the greatest sense of purpose, the most love I had ever felt, and an unexplainable amount of joy on the day you were placed in my arms. That feeling still exists when you hug me, when I see your smile, when you care for your brother, or when you dance with your dad. You are, and always will be, my sweet baby girl. I promise to never stop thanking God that He chose me to be your momma. Happy Birthday, my sweet Addisyn Faith. 
XO,
Stacy
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