Dear Sydney

May 29, 2013

Dear Sydney,

You, my precious, crazy, demanding, adorable, loving, sassy, bossy and beautiful little girl, are FOUR years old today.  Where did that time go?  Just yesterday I remember cuddling you in my arms and not wanting to leave the comfort of the hospital bed.  It meant precious time spent with just you.

To put into words the type of little girl you have become is not possible.  You are bossy.  Bossy to everyone around you.  You are demanding.  And an incredibly good drama queen.  But, sweet girl, you have the biggest heart of anyone I know.  You are so loving, and so kind.  Sometimes the words that come out of your mouth blow me away.  Just random 'I love you mommies' to telling others how sweet they are.  You have a compassionate heart for animals, and are DEATHLY afraid of bugs.  Any type.  A fly, a tiny gnat, an ant... it doesn't matter.  You scream and burst into tears until it's gone or dead.

To be your Mama has been one of the greatest gifts of my life.  The past four years with you have been some of the most trying, demanding, overwhelming, heart swelling and hilarious years of my life.

I hope you always know that I love you.  No matter how many times from now until you are 18 that I have to discipline you, I will always love you.  I promise to be the best mom that I know how, and to always do my best to see that smile light up your face.

On this day little girl, know that Mama, Daddy and Austin love you beyond words.

Happy 4th Birthday, Princess.

Love, Mama