Happy Hold Me Day

This morning I was awakened by my normal tap. But on this particular morning, my normal alarm clock is no longer three. She is four. So spunky. So full of life and spirit. A true blessing to our family and beyond. Happy Birthday Bean!



Our conversation this morning with she, her big sister and I went something like this...
Me: Happy Birthday. How does it feel to be four?
Olivia: I don't want to be four.
Me: But why?
Olivia: Because when you get four, a mommy can't hold you anymore.
Insert big sister..
Sarah: Oh sissy. That's not true. Mommy will still be able to hold you when you are big and grown up. You can just sit right on her lap. It will all be OK. (She is so amazing in her role as big sister)

Olivia: Mommy, can you hold me now.
Me: Oh yes baby girl. Now and always.

 

Our Doc McStuffins party was yesterday. I am so glad as the weather today certainly isn't party friendly. It wasn't all that party friendly yesterday either. Our Bean is so blessed with many family and friends. People filled this house to it's brim. Laughter and chaos and cake and more. This house was alive and it was wonderful. She loved every minute of it and that is what is important. Thank you to all of our dear family and friends. You are appreciated more than you know and fill our hearts with your support and continued love for our family. Even those that live far away. Your love was felt when we heard the mail man at the door. Excited to find a new package. That love travels far, but we feel it strong.

 

 

So, our party mode ends. The snow continues to fall. And fall. And fall. Looks like a lazy, stay home kind of day again tomorrow. We won't be bored though. A house full of new toys and growing imaginations will come in handy over the next few days. I have cherished and nurtured the past year. I continue to watch her grow. And wonder where on earth the time goes. It is so precious. Our one and most important time in our life with our babes. Nothing makes me happier. The smiles and pure joy that I see in their eyes when I love them or hold them. Now and always.

Happy Week!