Dear Amelia,
On this day five years ago, you came out the sunroof and entered the world.
I'm pretty sure the world has still not recovered from the day!
Half a goddamn decade.
How is that possible?
C'mon, this wouldn't be a lame Mummy post if I didn't wax lyrical about how fast the time freaking passes!
Forgive me for being lame, ok?
You are off to school next year, you are making friends, writing like nobody's business (even on the freaking walls) and boasting dramatics that would make Scarlett O'Hara proud!
Half a goddamn decade.
How is that possible?
C'mon, this wouldn't be a lame Mummy post if I didn't wax lyrical about how fast the time freaking passes!
Forgive me for being lame, ok?
You are off to school next year, you are making friends, writing like nobody's business (even on the freaking walls) and boasting dramatics that would make Scarlett O'Hara proud!
This year is the first year that you truly understand what your birthday means. Last night, you couldn't sleep. You sat in bed, quietly reading and drawing until well past 10pm.
And I am so proud to say that you've been beside yourself with anticipation, not for the presents but simply because you are turning a year older. You have been so excited to turn 5! Trust me though babe, that excitement will pass once you hit the 20-ish mark ;)
Now, Mummy will save all the mush for your 21st speech but can I just say:
How thankful I am for you
You made me a mother. You made me grow up. You have pushed my limits. You have made my heart swell with love I never imagine.
How much you make me laugh
You have my twisted sense of humour, that's for sure!
How much you amaze me every day
You are smart, you are funny and ... good lord child, you are SO big! That 0000 Wondersuit you came home in five years ago was swimming on you - Now, it might cover your bum cheeks. Maybe. If you're lucky!
How much I enjoy watching you turn into your own person
And what an amazing person you are becoming! Not a baby, not a preschooler - You truly are becoming your own little person. It is fabulous to watch!
If I had to describe you in a few words, they would be
Sassy (Hello, sass mouth!), headstrong, fussy eater, night owl, giggle puss. Your mother's child.
Do not ever change, baby girl and do not eat all the birthday cake without saving some for me. Or you're grounded until you're 50.
Happy birthday baby girl x
