Sydney's 6th birthday has come and gone with all the excitement that birthdays usually involve at our house. We celebrated at Chuck E. Cheese this year - Sydney has always loved it there so we finally just caved in and had her party there! Honestly, we barely saw her the entire time. She just ran all over with her friends. But, she had a great time and that's what matters. Here are a few photos.
I still can't really believe that I have a 6 year old. I mean, can I seriously be that old??? Can she seriously be that old??? Where did the time go??? As I have said to many people, the days are so long sometimes. There are so many things to do that the I feel consumed by the list of tasks that must get done. Then, I realize that 6 years have gone by and can't even believe it. The days might be long but the years seem so short! So, if you'll all allow me to gush a bit about my girl, I'm going to tell you 6of things I love about my 6 year old.
1. She thinks of others! She considers other people's feelings, ask about other people, tries to take care of people. She's kind to people and always wants to do things to make others feel loved!
2. She's funny. She makes me laugh everyday with something she says, including calling her sister an "evil genius" today! Someone told me that she never laughed so much as she had since she'd had her children. Sydney and Katelyn bring such laughter into my life that I can't imagine what it was like before we had them! (Well, I do remember I slept more but I laughed less so I guess it balances out!)
3. She's creative. She's constantly making something, creating a project, dance move, show, something. While the mess makes me totally crazy, I love that she's likes to express herself in so many ways.
4. She's respectful of others! If there is anything Kevin is, it is respectful of other people. (I try but he's better!) When I see that in her, I know she's inherited one of his best qualities and that makes me happy and proud! Other adults notice that she's respectful of everyone - children and adults. She already knows that how you treat people matters and for that I am so grateful.
5. She does her best. There is no doubt she's smart. (For my teacher friends - she did great on DIBELS!) But, let's be honest here - she's no super star athlete. However, no matter what she does, she tries her very best. What more can a parent ask for?
6. She's a great big sister! Katelyn isn't exactly the easiest gal to get along with some days. (She's getting there but they don't call it the "terrible two's" for nothing!) And, even though I know Sydney feels like Katelyn wins sometimes by default because she's the baby, she always looks out for her. She celebrates her accomplishments (like going on the potty or riding her tricycle) as if they were her own. She is always willing to help her out, kiss her good night, make her a special surprise, whatever because she loves her little sister. Being an only child, I am totally amazed at that bond and I love Sydney loves Katelyn so much!
Well, I could truly go on and on but I'll stop gushing (and crying) right there! Happy 6th Birthday Sydney! I love you more every day!
