At first I wasn't concerned. June was turning five. Really it made sense. She's responsible enough, helpful enough, feeds and dresses herself. That's what five year olds do right? But I forgot that five year olds are also one year closer to complete independence and I miss my little girl. This week she really surprised me with her abilities with writing and letter knowledge. Ruben colored a picture and June signed it for him. She's copied his name before but without any direction she managed to write his name. She also is really starting to be interested in words and what they say. Will our little girl be able to read in the next year? Will she not need me to help her read the words on her birthday balloon? I'm sad. And really excited for this next stage.
For her birthday, Karl and I both took our Junebug on a date. Karl took her for donuts at Spunky Dunkers and then to the office for a little art time. Then Aunt Katie came for lunch and stayed with the little kids while I took June to one of those paint your own pot places. She chose a cupcake jewelry box and we really had a nice time just the two of us uninterrupted. As many toys as our kids get for Christmas and throughout the year, I'm loving the idea of birthday dates.
Having a late January birthday has never really been an issue for our family. Sure we've had snow before but this was the first year that it impacted plans. On Feb 1st we were supposed to have a big birthday dinner with the other Fays, Nana and Papa, and a contingent of the Hookers (Levi had been out with RSV). But then Friday night, Nana and Papa's flight was cancelled because of snow, Kory and Cara were thinking of staying home because of snow, and I really didn't want to clean the bathroom sink, so we had all but cancelled her birthday dinner. Then on Saturday we decided to cash in a giftcard to AMC theaters and go out to see Frozen. We invited Vera and ended up getting all the Hookers (minus Chris). Then Kory and Cara decided the roads were clear and made it up for dinner after all. It really ended up being a fantastic day and a great celebration and I didn't even have to clean the house. June's favorite gift by far was a new baby doll whose clothes you can change. Nana made a pair of matching pajamas for June and the doll as well as bought an outfit that matches. The doll has been our constant companion and June just might wear these PJ's for the rest of the year.
Each year I try to remember to do a couple of things to get a baseline for where June is on her birthday. Last year I forgot to mark her height on our baby height measuring thing, but I managed to remember that this year. And we also managed this interview. Now I just need to remember to write in her baby book (this is the last year there is a page for birthday info) and I'll feel like I'm on top of this parenting gig.
1. What is your favorite color? pink, purple, and red....and green actually.
For her birthday, Karl and I both took our Junebug on a date. Karl took her for donuts at Spunky Dunkers and then to the office for a little art time. Then Aunt Katie came for lunch and stayed with the little kids while I took June to one of those paint your own pot places. She chose a cupcake jewelry box and we really had a nice time just the two of us uninterrupted. As many toys as our kids get for Christmas and throughout the year, I'm loving the idea of birthday dates.
Having a late January birthday has never really been an issue for our family. Sure we've had snow before but this was the first year that it impacted plans. On Feb 1st we were supposed to have a big birthday dinner with the other Fays, Nana and Papa, and a contingent of the Hookers (Levi had been out with RSV). But then Friday night, Nana and Papa's flight was cancelled because of snow, Kory and Cara were thinking of staying home because of snow, and I really didn't want to clean the bathroom sink, so we had all but cancelled her birthday dinner. Then on Saturday we decided to cash in a giftcard to AMC theaters and go out to see Frozen. We invited Vera and ended up getting all the Hookers (minus Chris). Then Kory and Cara decided the roads were clear and made it up for dinner after all. It really ended up being a fantastic day and a great celebration and I didn't even have to clean the house. June's favorite gift by far was a new baby doll whose clothes you can change. Nana made a pair of matching pajamas for June and the doll as well as bought an outfit that matches. The doll has been our constant companion and June just might wear these PJ's for the rest of the year.
Each year I try to remember to do a couple of things to get a baseline for where June is on her birthday. Last year I forgot to mark her height on our baby height measuring thing, but I managed to remember that this year. And we also managed this interview. Now I just need to remember to write in her baby book (this is the last year there is a page for birthday info) and I'll feel like I'm on top of this parenting gig.
1. What is your favorite color? pink, purple, and red....and green actually.
2. What is your favorite toy? my baby doll because I like to snuggle with her and play with her and dress her and she's really snuggly
3. What is your favorite fruit? orange and grapefruit
4. What is your favorite show? Cinderella
5. What is your favorite thing for lunch? Peanut butter and honey and jelly
6. What is your favorite outfit? this (the matching outfit that goes with her baby which she has worn for 3 days now)
7. What is your favorite game? catch the fish (alphabet fishing game)
8. What is your favorite snack? craisins with nuts and chocolate chips
9. What is your favorite animal? giraffes
10. What is your favorite song? Move it, Move it
11. What is your favorite book? the big book that had a lot of stories in it (Amelia Bedelia collected works)
12. Who is your best friend? Hallie and Vera
13. What is your favorite cereal? cheerios
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? go sledding
15. What is your favorite drink? juice, like grape juice
16. What is your favorite holiday? valentine's day
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? my baby doll (she also takes about three bears with her)
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? cereal
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Spaghetti and meatless balls
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? a doctor
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