4.5 + 1

Yesterday was your half birthday, which means today you are closer to five than four. I’m not the type to get all weepy about it, but I’m definitely sentimental and aware that you are one short school year away from being a school-aged child.

We celebrated appropriately with your favorite foods (corn on the cob and shells and cheese) and a half-dozen of your favorite flowers (sunflowers). Sidenote: I love that you’re only four (and a half) and already have a favorite flower. We’ll be planting some in the backyard next spring.

You’ve really grown up this summer. You’ve always been pretty shy around new people, but now you’re introducing yourself to new friends and are more willing to try new things. You’re really excited about going back to school in a couple of weeks. You had a good long cry after learning the devastating news that your two best friends will not be in your class, but you seem to be AOK with it now. You’ve been telling us that you’ll get to play on the big kid playground with the tire swing and basketball court. You’ve even been wearing your uniforms around the house.

You still have an amazing sense of style. Today at the gym one of the mothers commented on the awesomeness of your shoes (you had on pink cowgirl boots with a summer dress). You’re always requesting that I wear dresses and high heels and don’t understand why I can’t wear such niceties to play outside. I am trying to look nicer for you. I recently bought some new dresses and girly shoes. Maybe one of these days I’ll actually wear them.