On Friday night, May 28th, I held onto my little girl an extra long time. I gave her extra squeezes and tried not to let go. I was having a really, really hard time with knowing that when she woke up on May 29th that she would be four. What is it about age 4 that seems so much older to me? I think it officially makes her a pre-schooler... as in WAY too close to kindergarten for my liking. But alas, she woke up on Saturday, May 29th and turned the magical age of four.
She just looks so grown up to me. And something happened over night and she started acting a little too grown up. There was some sass that had to be handled over the next couple of days. Because, dear child, you are 4, not 14! :)
We took a trip to Branson with Ryan's family over Memorial Day weekend (aka, Eva's birthday weekend!) and had a wonderful time. I know, first a mini-van, now Branson. What's happening to me?!? :)
Mimi, who loves to plan a party, decorated the table for Eva's little birthday party.
This girl L-O-V-E-S her daddy. In fact, she had been telling me lately that when she turns 20 she is going to marry Eli. But this morning she declared she has changed her mind and wants to marry daddy.
Dear Eva Bear,
Your life continues to bring so much joy to those around you. Your love and zest for life are beyond contagious! Even though I was a little sad that you turned 4, I am a thousand times more proud. I am so proud of the little lady that you are becoming. I love how much you care about other people, what a great friend you are, and what an incredible big sister you are. You have so much patience with Eli and though I worried about your reaction, you have never been less than 100% excited about having another little brother or sister (although you are determined that it will be a sister!).
It is so exciting to watch as Jesus draws your heart to Him. Just this morning you were telling me that it was hard to understand about Jesus dying on the cross. I agreed that it's still a lot for mommy and daddy to understand, but that we would always teach you about Him the best way we could. You thought for a minute and then said, "Mommy, when I get big like you, I am going to have babies and teach them about Jesus." Nothing could make Jesus and your parents happier, sweet child.
We love you more than you could possibly imagine! And we are so proud of you!
6 comments:
Oh my goodness. I can hardly read for the tears. I love my "sweet girl" so much. What joy she has brought into our lives. There is no doubt why they are called GRANDchildren! We love you soooo much,Eva.
Gi and Papa
I agree it is so hard to watch them get older, but so great too! What a precious little girl you have.
Jill
Amazing. What a testimony of the life you must live before Eva...and for her to be able to sum it up like that...wow!
What a big day! And 4 does seem so much older! I love the decorated table and cake! Cannot believe our girls start kindergarten in a litte over a year! I also love that when Eva has babies she is going to "teach them about Jesus." Sweet girl. You and Ryan have done so well with her.
Totally in tears! Haely, you and Ryan raise the sweetest grandbabies. What a blessing this little girl has been in our lives. We love you sooo much, Eva!
Mimi and TyTy
Awe, Haley!! I'm just catching myself up with your blog! I can't believe Eva is FOUR! That is so crazy! But then its somehow possible that McKenna is now 5 1/2 & heading to kindergarten in August! My baby girl! :( It's so much fun watching them grow up into these little people, but so sad at the same time that they aren't really babies anymore! :( -- Okay, I'm done being "Debbie Downer"... I think the realization of McKenna going to K-5 this fall is starting to hit me!
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