Happy 7th Birthday Kristen

Who knew seven years would go by so fast.  My little girl is growing into a big girl and it makes me sad. Like...really really sad.  When I was pregnant everyone told me to cherish the days because they grow up so fast.  I just couldn't imagine then how fast that would be.  It really does seem like in the blink of an eye she went from one to seven.  There is very little that she actually needs me to do for her anymore and while at times her independence makes it easier; I still miss the days when I was needed.

She spent most of her birthday on her Nintendo dsi or with her headphones on listening to her music and that was when reality really hit.  She is growing up...and that makes me sad...like really really sad. Although she is growing up faster than I would like, she is growing into a beautiful, loving, caring and compassionate little girl. She is the sweetest and most helpful little girl I know.

She loves music, drawing, Barbie's, stuffed animals, making books, her eetsy, headbands, popcorn, books, playing outside, dresses, strawberry  milk, dancing, and comfy clothes. She is such a good big sister and helps me so much each day.  She is a people pleaser and wants to do things to make others happy.  She hates school, jeans, peanut butter, Dora, potatoes (but not French fries), and hair clips. She knows what she wants and she is very particular about things...just like her Momma.
   
We celebrated with a Frozen party.  Actually, the only thing Frozen was the snow outside and the cake, but it was a good birthday and she got so many great gifts.  

Happy 7th birthday sweet Kristen. Thank you for giving me seven of the best years of my life. I am so blessed to be your Mom.