Oh I want to just squeeze my computer typing this. My little love bug you just turned 5 yrs old and I am so proud of you!!! You are the most adorable, cuddly, hilarious, squishy, particular, determined, and smart 5yr old I know.

You just discovered Roblox and are absolutely obsessed and wanting to play with Dada and the sisters all the time (not Momma b/c i dont do ipad games). You love riding your scooter, bouncing on your ball, your new Bluey doll, doing puzzles, learning math, playing Nabe, and swimming. You’re an expert at coloring and did a kindergarten workbook in one sitting.

You are the biggest animal lover and are constantly squishing the doggies, scratching their bellies, and grinding your teeth petting the good stuff on both lulu and rusty. You still pick up all the worms, bobs, rolly pollies, and any other slimy garden creatures.

You learned how to swim, pedal a bike, write about 10 different words, fold a blanket, put on your own sneakers and clothes, carry your own luggage through the airport and always know the way to the chinese store in Horta.

You are loved more than you could ever imagine and I am so incredibly proud of you. I always tell you that I dont want you to grow up because I just love every minute of your pint size self, but I also make sure to tell you how proud I am of all the growing that you are doing, and how you just amaze me more each year (you know so you don’t get a complex about getting bigger- haha). It is just that time goes so fast and ugh you are just so precious!!

You are super excited to start losing teeth when you turn six, but you promised to always cuddle me even as you get bigger. Oh my little fluffy angel of love, I will nuggle you for forever. You are still in my bed each night with PU and your crew of stuffies. You holler for me every morning (Mommmma I’m awake, I love you and I miss you, and I want cuddles) or creep up the stairs and try to scare me with your little Boo. You fill my battery with your hugs, and still despise kisses. I think you are finally off the boob. The child you I said i was cutting off at 1 year hung on the longest to 5 years. Ruby in her own time (you loved this book).

Oh and this year we started reading chapter books at night. We read The Twits, The Witches and then watched the movie, and now we’re about to finish the BFG this week and then watch the movie! Next up, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I am also still 1000 voices in pretend.

I love you muffin pie. Keep on being you and spreading you happiness everywhere you go. You’re my little treasure. Happy 5th bday!!! xoxoxoxoxo