Day 352 of 365 - Happy Birthday Little Bean

Happy 5th birthday to you Little Bean!  I know you're really excited about being 5!  There is just something about that number.  It's so much more grown up sounding or something.  And it suits you.  5 suits you!  I'll miss you at 4, but I'll love you at 5 just as much!

 Because you are 5 here are 5 things I love about you...

1. You share.  I love that you share.  If you have something (like a treat) you want to share it.  You want everyone else to experience the joy you are getting from whatever it is you are enjoying.

2. The silly faces you pull when I take a picture of you and the way you sing in the tub.  Today it was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.(I realize this is 2 in 1, but I just can`t help myself :)

3. The way you dance.  You have rhythm.  Of that, there is no doubt!  It all began with So You Think You Can Dance.  You were watching the breakdancing and hip hop and the rest was history.  I especially love it when you perform.  I remember when Aunti Betty was here in the fall and we accidentally changed the station to a hip hop dance channel.  You just went for it.  In the middle of the room.  Little Miss joined you and it was like you were having a dance off.  I love it when you just let go and enjoy yourself!  I am looking forward to many more kitchen and living room dance parties with you :)

4. I love your envelope stuffed notes.  Whether they come from school or the craft room downstairs, I love them all.  I love how excited you get to show me the things you create.  It warms my heart.

5. I love how comfortable you have become with yourself.  You are shy, yes.  And that is just one of the many great things that makes you, you!  I'm shy too.  And there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with that.  It took me a long time to accept this about myself.  What is important is that you are comfortable, secure, and happy in your surroundings.  That you can ask questions if you are unsure.  That you can go up to and play with friends if you want to, and enjoy quiet moments to yourself as well.  When your pre-k teacher asked what I was hoping you'd get out of preschool this year, that it what I said.

I am so very proud of  you Little Bean!  You are funny, sweet, helpful, caring, stubborn, shy, cool, smart, sporty, and emotional.  Your favorite thing to do is play the Wii and Game Cube.  You also like to help (with anything) and you enjoy playing games - especially Cat in the Hat and Uno. You love having friends over to play, as well as going to their houses.  You have a huge sweet tooth.  You enjoy going to school and love dress-up days (mom does too :)  Your favorite music is by the Black Eyed Peas and your favorite show right now is Inspector Gadget. 

Happy 5th Birthday!