Celeste, My Firstborn is Four!

Dear Celeste,

I am amazed that it's your fourth birthday already! The past four years have gone by too quickly! I've seen you transform in so many ways. I remember first holding you in the hospital and looking at your tiny body. I was so glad to meet you for the first time. I rememeber the first steps you took away from me, and the times you came running back. I remember your first tantrums as you started to develop a sense of self, and your first "I love you's." I remember you being afraid you would get sucked down the drain during bath time! This year you have transformed from a lively toddlerhood and have become a beautiful young girl. I'm looking forward to this next year with you.

Some things you might want to remember about being four:
You enjoyed playing dress up in princess clothes, loved stickers, drawing on your drawing pad, playing with your My Little Ponies, exploring games on Nick Jr., watching Dora the Explorer, waving goodbye to your Daddy out the garage door every morning, starting to read your first words, dancing along with Dancing with the Stars, and playing with your brother.

There is so much more that Mommy could write. But, most of all, I want you to know that I love you more than you could ever imagine. I'm so glad God entrusted you to me as my daughter. We are a great pair, me and you.
Love always,
Mommy