Happy 5th Birthday Meredith!

Dear Meredith,
I can't believe you are 5 already. The time really has flown right by in front of my eyes. You are in your last year of preschool and before I know it will be getting on the bus with Katelyn every school morning. Although you have reached 5, you still get into messes all the time. You are the most curious child....very similar to the character Curious George. I'm convinced you could star in your own TV show or book series. Perhaps I should write it :). One thing is for sure, you keep me on my toes. When you're not cutting your hair, ingesting cold medicine, dumping shampoo to make bubbles, sneaking candy, stealing stuff from your sister's room and catnapping (holding Matty hostage) you are the sweetest and most endearing child ever. Your eyes melt me and that curly hair always puts a smile on my face. You have so much charm, even when you're getting into trouble. I know you will get far in life. You are so adored. I'm proud that you are doing well in school and am more hopeful by the day that I won't be a normal fixture at the principal's office when you get to elementary school. Lately you've been more attached to me than ever. You've even told me you're never going to leave me and when I go to Heaven you'll be going with me. I plan to be around for a long, long time to watch what you accomplish in life. I know it will be grand! Meredith Devyn just doesn't do things on a small scale!

Know that I will always love you and want the very best for you. At times I realize it's tough being the middle child so close in age to your youngest sibling. I realize that this may have cost you some much desired Mommy and Me time. I will continue to find special moments for just the two of us. I cherish these times together especially those nights when you're just not tired. You stay up late and watch the "dancing and singing" shows with me. You are a special person and I love you so much.

Happy 5th Birthday my curly head!
Love,
Mommy