A princess turns 4

Kaitlyn Olivia Surface

1-17-06

This post is about a week and a day late. Last Sunday was Kate's 4th birthday, but we were out of town, so I didn't get this up until this evening. I can't believe my princess girl is 4. Really, I think that of all 3 of my kids, she is growing up the fastest. I guess because she had an older brother, and when she was 2.5 she had a baby sister, so it made her "grow up" faster. Sure, she is only 4.. but wow, I can't believe she is 4!! She is so precious to me. She makes me smile and has such a pure, sweet heart. Sure, she has some normal 4 year old "testing mommy" issues, but for the most part, she is just sweet.

She so enjoys life. She laughs at EVERYTHING and everything is fun and exciting to her.. (well, apparently performing on stage isn't.. but everything else). She is fulfilling her role as "big sister" so well. She helps Kara play, and she LOVES to make her laugh. She tries to wash her hair, but I'm not a big fan of siblings drowning siblings, so I don't really let her do that. If Kara does something that she's not supposed to do, and gets in trouble for it, Kate will look at me and tell me, "she's only a baby, be nice!". I have a feeling one day, she will be loving her getting in trouble... maybe.

She is slower than molasses (physically.. not mentally), but at least she enjoys life. She eats SO SLOW, but that's the key to a good metabolism.. right!? Sure, it takes 1 hour (literally.. not exaggerating) to eat, but she enjoys good conversation.

Anyways, Kate, I love you so much. You are such a sweet girl, and a beautiful young lady. Thanks for reminding me that life, a little slower to enjoy it, is not a bad thing. Happy Birthday sweet girl!