Happy Birthday, love mommy

Dear Madelynn,

I know it sounds cliche but I can hardly believe you are 4 years old. While some of the days are long, the years are short and tend to fly by. It is a very bittersweet thing in a mothers life. You love watching your kids learn and grow but you also realize they become more and more independent. And you little lady, came into the world an independent soul. We were so blessed 4 years ago when you joined our family!

A lot has changed in the past year for you. You have started going to preschool 2x a week. You are in Ms Kim Nance's class with Elijah. You love going to school and are learning so much. We had parent teacher conference this past week and your teacher said you had mastered all your skills. We were so proud of you. But even more proud of you when your teacher said you were a good listener, friend, and helper. It's important to us that you are a kind person. 

You have so many amazing attributes that we see shining through even at the age of 4. We are proud to be your parents. You also have some things we hope you grow out of! You have big emotions. There are days you'll cry if Elijah talks and you don't want to hear him or you get touched and completely melt down. We hope you eventually learn to deal a bit better with these things. But for now we are trying to teach you to ignore things and not to react so big. 

Madelynn, your smile lights up any room. You have the most beautiful dimples and people comment on them a lot. Sometimes you'll smile at them, other times you snarl your nose. Silly girl!

You currently love puzzles, all art projects, and flash cards. You ask to do your reading lessons every day and can spell and write your name. You really love learning! We look forward to seeing your continued learning. I often imagine what you'll be. I hope 1st and foremost you have the opportunity to be a wife and mother. Nothing in this life has brought me more joy than holding my sweet babies for the 1st time and every day after watching you all learn and grow. But while you are preparing for these special sacred roles, I want you to excel in your education. I want you to break through boundaries and go all the way to the top. You are a tenacious little lady and I hope that tenacity stays with you forever. 

I'm sure I write this every year, and every year it'll be true. Madelynn, remember you have Heavenly Parents who love you dearly. They are always there for you. They sent you here to your earthly parents and we know what a blessing it is that They have entrusted you to us. We will always be there for you. You won't always like how we do things, you'll disagree, but know we are trying our hardest. I especially love being your mommy. I like when we paint our nails together, when you beg to put on my lipstick, when you play in my shoes. 

Remember who you are! Remember to pray always. Don't fear life, enjoy it! Take chances, listen to the Spirit, and be kind. You are a light to others. Don't let that light dim and don't hide it. You have been truly blessed. I love you my dear, sweet, stubborn, tenacious, loving, crazy, little lady. You teach me so many life lessons daily and I am forever glad to be your mommy!

Loved you yesterday, love still, always have, always will.

Mommy

 According to you:
You currently want to be big kid and mom
 Your favorite colors are pink and purple
 Your favorite show is Mia and Me
Your favorite game is Flash Cards
Your favorite toy is Magnets and puzzles
Your favorite boy is Will
You are really good at dancing
Your best friend is Sadie Noelle (Her doll)
You want to vacation to with daddy and mommy
Favorite ice cream is Rainbow
Your wish is to on a star
Your hero is Rapunzel
Your favorite thing to do with your friends is to eat cake
Your favorite holiday is Easter
Your favorite person in the whole world is
Your favorite TV show is dad and mommy
Your favorite song is   I am a child of God
 If you had $1000 you would buy a unicorn and a horse