Happy Birthday Bee Bop

Lilyana Rubi was born four years ago today in Suchitepequez Mazatenango Guatemala weighing 5lbs 2 oz at 7pm. Here is our current year in review.

Dear Bee Bop,

I am so proud of you this year. You are still a bundle of cute wrapped in a dollop of sass. You are still stubborn and strong willed. You still love trains and horses. On top of all of that you are smart and funny and love to laugh. There is nothing I cherish more than a good giggle fest with you. And you have a memory like no child around. You absolutely do not forget a thing!!! I have to watch what I say and do around you because I know you will be here to remind me every step of the way. Mommy do you remember when......... Or Mommy how come........... You are becoming compassionate and kind. You are learning lessons about sharing and taking turns at school. You now know all your colors (your favorite one is still blue like Thomas), you can count to 20, and you know several letters including L, W, Z and more. You have finally warmed up to school and enjoy going to see your friends. You are one of the older kids in the class and enjoy that status. You have also gained confidence this year. You started horse back riding and you are a natural. You also learned to ride your tricycle and it is one of your favorite activities. That and locking your dog Stuey (AKA your little brother) in small spaces so he can't run away. You also still have these intense two sides to you. You are fiercely independent and want to do things all by yourself but you also still want to crawl in my lap and snuggle like a little one. When I tell you you are a big girl you tell me no I'm still a baby. Since your my one and only I'm still OK with that. You'll always be my baby even when the time comes when you accept your status as a big girl.

You have brought your daddy and I more joy than we ever could have imagined. Time is passing so quickly and I enjoy every moment of watching you grow. Each passing year the pride I feel for you grows even more. I am really truly proud of the young lady you are becoming. I am truly the luckiest mommy around. Happy Birthday my love. We love you to the moon and back.

Mommy