Five?! Oh My!

Her new desk from Grammy and Pops

I have been feeling quite emotional about Samantha turning five.  Maybe it has to do with the fact that she will be starting kindergarten next month, or how thoughtful and grown up her conversations are these days.  Or perhaps it was when I was looking for clothes in the toddler section at Target when I realized I needed to be looking in the little girl section for her now.  When I said the other day "I can't believe my baby girl is turning five", she looked at me with a perturbed face and replied "I'm NOT a baby Mom!".

I was smitten with Samantha from the start, and she has taught me so much about myself and continues to be a joy to everyone around her.  She is a sensitive, perceptive kid with a wise soul.  She likes rules and order and she is very excited about school and getting started with her studies.  She is incredibly kind and has learned to combat her shyness and makes fast friends with boys and girls alike.

We are celebrating this year with a pool party (no train!) at Sammy's request.  I'll be spending my day remembering the day I became a mother - the hardest and luckiest day of my life.  We love you Samantha Lee - Happy Fifth Birthday!