Today is Your Birthday!

Happy 5th birthday my angel! You were born on a Thursday and today is a Thursday! How cool!

It's a bit scary to think that you are 5. When you were a baby I could more easily explain away your unusual behavior as normal baby/toddler/preschooler stuff. If you screamed because something was upsetting it was much more acceptable behavior.

Now you are nearing Kindergarten. If you have an unusual fit it is much more obvious that you are not like the other girls. I worry so much about you as you go out into this world.

I kissed your tears away as you cried yourself to sleep again last night. I reassured you that it was ok to go to sleep because when you woke it would be your birthday. I look forward to our celebration at Mancino's tonight after work. I have presents for you.

I know you will probably only eat the pepperoni off of the top of the pizza and you will probably yell or sing loudly in the restaurant. That's why I like that place. It's good and it's rarely crowded. The things I have to consider when I take you out.

With each new birthday we will have new challenges to tackle and old problems that will have slipped away. I'm proud of you every second and I treasure your sweet little heart.

Happy Birthday,

Momma