Elise turns 4 today!

Can it be? Can it be that we are parents of a four year old? It's true. Elise turns four today. It is strange how her birth can feel like just yesterday and at the same time feel like such long time ago. This year has been a whirlwind. In your 3rd year of life:
-you gained another sibling who you adore
-you continue to be caring and concerned for others feelings

-you started being concerned with whether or not your clothes matched

-you learned how to open the pantry with the child lock on it

-you learned how to write your name, and Owen's name which you must include on all your papers along with your own

-you became a real water bug... just loving the pool and I am sure in your 4th year you will learn how to swim without any floatation devices

-you memorized several books and often trick us as to whether or not you can read...not yet

-you and Owen are best friends

-you learned how to throw a REAL fit

-you are quite sassy

-you scream better and at a higher pitch than any 3/4 year old we know

-you are a wonderful big sister

-when you are talking to Owen and Maggie you always refer to yourself in third person

-you love to bake

-you like to comb other people's hair

-you can take care of your brother and sister really well... at this rate, you will be babysitting by 5 :)

-you love to shop with mom

-you always try negotiating with mom and dad to get what you want

-you love the holidays and always try to take it all in
-you only keep your hair done half the day and then always take it out

-you like it when dad does airplane with you even though you are starting to get pretty heavy!

-you like to hold your baby sister (and brother for that matter)

-you are bossy, very bossy

-you are a creature of routine... you like routine

-you love makeup and like it when mom lets you put hers on

-you also love jewelry and dress up and all things girly

-you are a great helper, always doing most things I ask you to do

-you can name all the Disney princesses and feel like you are one of them

-you crave attention

-you enjoy doing crafts -- all the time

-you are a wonderful colorer and can stay in the lines

-you have a funny and cute laugh

-you LOVE Sea World!

-you love preschool and always want to go

-you like to snack

-you think you are a teenager, well at least you often act that way

-you are always up for an outing and always ask what we are doing every morning
-you love your grandparents

-you always want a little treat and some momma time when Owen takes his nap... it's our time

-you like to wake up Owen from his nap

-you always make sure that everyone is playing together nicely or else you get mad and sad about it

Biddle baby, we love you so much! You are so sweet and kind and our family wouldn't be the same without you. I know right now it is very exciting that your birthday and Maggie's birthday are so close together, but it won't always be that way, but I promise to always make each of your birthdays special because each of you are special to us in your own way.