Party's Over

I said goodbye to my baby girl this morning. (My mom left early this morning with her so she could get back in time to teach her Sunday school class.) My husband was very surprised, I think, that he didn't have to mop up the tears. Could be that I was so tired....After the party yesterday at Artistic Expressions where everyone got to paint and eat cake, the girls had a fashion show for us! They insisted that I pull out my makeup bag so they could give each other a makeover. Well, Ada HAD to do her own makeup, because after watching me for almost 5 years, she is an expert in her own mind. Needless, to say when all 4 girls got finished, they were looking a sight. I sure hope that is not how I put on my makeup, Ada. If so mommy needs some MAJOR help. Good thing she has at least 15 years before her dad will let her wear real makeup! After that, the girls, of course, decide they must all sleep together, so me and my husband gave up our king size bed for the little queens. But I am happy to say, around 2 o'clock this morning my sweet little 5 year old came and crawled  in my bed for a little snuggle time. When she got up this morning and I whispered "Happy Birthday" her ear. She looked at me with those sweet eyes and dimples, with her little hand on her chest, and said, "Mama, I don't feel 5." Let's hope she doesn't for awhile.....

Party and Tears

My daughter woke up this morning chanting, "It's my birthday party day!" I wasn't THAT excited being that it was so early and the sun was just peeking over the horizon, but I guess I better just get in party mode. We've been up two and half hours and she has asked me at least 10 times "Is it time for my party yet?" Being that it doesn't start until 4, it is going to be a long day. How convient for her dad to have things to do this morning! I think I will just set an alarm clock, and she will know that when it goes off, it will be TIME!
My daughter has decided to go spend a few days with her NeeNee, my mom, before school starts. Other parents have told me that it gets easier as your children get older to have them stay with other people, but I must disagree. The closer it gets to her leaving, my chest hurts. As she was dancing and singing for me and her dad last night, I literally had to look away as the tears were forming in my eyes. I asked her what I was going to do here without her and she insists that I should just invite "another kid" over to play with. Kids always have an answer for everything. Well, we will soon see if I can hold it together today. I know tomorrow morning when she leaves, I can at least hold the tears until she is down the driveway!

Morning TIme

Every morning as I wake up I look over to see the two most important people in my life. That's right, Ada, my daughter, still sleeps with me on occasion. I keep thinking that in a few years snuggling with her mom will not be cool anymore, so I am trying to take advantage of this as long as possible. My husband says there will be no more children. It took us six years and fertility pills to get Ada, so we feel blessed that we have her, but it would be nice to have one more. Ada is growing so fast....two days until her 5th birthday. I told her that she couldn't have any birthdays after 4, but she had a good argument. "If she could turn 5, then she could start school, and be with me everyday"....so I gave in and planned the party. I guess keeping her young is impossible. So, as I put the finishing touches on her 5th birthday party I reflect on the past five years and all the great moments we have had.

New Adventures

I am a mom of a beautiful daughter, who is about to start Kindergarten this year. She and I will soon embark on great, new experiences. Stay tuned for our adventures as I attempt to teach my own Kindergarten class across the hall from her. As a veteran teacher, I think it will go great.....but what will I do all day without those sweet little kisses and hugs that I have gotten used to all summer?