Dear Hannah,A few days ago, you turned lucky seven! Your birthday always sneaks up on me and all of a sudden, I realize that you are a whole year older. So sad to realize that you are no longer a little kid, and yet so exciting to see you grow and change and develop more as YOU.
You are your Mother's daughter in so many ways. You LOVE school and spending time with friends. You have to have your routine in place and you like to know what is coming up over the next few days. You have a system for doing your homework, getting ready for bed and the following day at school, and you have a hidden agenda in your mind with many of the things you plan for and are always thinking of ways to make your life easier. All are things I can vividly remember doing as a kid.
You have developed a love for reading... consistently asking to head to the library or buy new books from the book order. Your nose can be found in a book regularly. You are also doing very well in school which of course makes Daddy and I very proud! First grade seems to agree with you as your dictation skills, reading, and quick-thinking math skills have drastically improved. I am always blown away by the things you know and the determination you have to excel.
As far as the past year goes with activities, you enjoyed swimming, soccer, AWANA, and are still a dancer. You decided on ballet and jazz this year and were asked to be a part of the "Jumpstart" team at your dance studio and compete in a few local competitions. You seem to thrive with your chosen activities and also enjoy biking or scootering outside with the neighbors on a lazy weekend or late afternoon.
Hannah, you are sweet, silly, and can be crazy at times too - especially when you and Claire are doing something together. I love to see you girls dance around and make up fun games. It makes me smile to know that you are developing such a sweet friendship. One of my favorite things lately is when you choose to have a 'sleep over' in your room and I hear you reading stories to Claire before the lights go out, totally melts my heart! I pray for you to grow closer and closer as you get older.
I am one lucky lady to get to be your Mom. You hold me to my promises, ask lots of thoughtful questions that create some wonderful conversations. Sometimes I feel like you might not be quite old enough for a particular topic, but you constantly suprise me by your maturity. I look forward to many more of these 'life' conversations as you grow up... just don't grow up too fast!!
Happy, happy birthday my sweet SEVEN year old!!
I LOVE you to the moon and the sun and back a million times :-)
Love,
Mommy
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