Wow, Liv where does the time go, you are turning four years old already! Your growing into a smart, caring, and beautiful little girl. You no longer call us " Mama or Daddy" and instead call us Mom and Dad like your friends.....the first time we noticed this was about 6 months ago and we both looked at each and wondered out loud to each other how she sounded so adult. I remember the day we found out you were a girl, we could were thrilled... And panicked at the same time. We were newlyweds, immature, and selfish and boy did you make us grow up quick! Our nights of trivia at the bar with friends were replaced by endless episodes of Elmo and we couldn't have been happier. We taught you baby sign-language, worried what baby food to start you on first, and we were in heaven. We waited for you 10 days after your due date, when you finally decided to make your appreance. I made Daddy stop to get me donuts on the way to the hospital, which is why you love donuts! My delivery was great, 12 hours and you were put into my arms. You gave us the best gift, of becoming parents.
You were the easiest baby, always happy, loved to eat, and excelled in your vocabulary at a young age:) You had your Daddy wrapped around your finger the day you were born. To this day all you have to do is hug him a few times and sprinkle in some kisses and he cannot say no. We may spoil you, but can't help it because your such a great kid. You love to cuddle with your sister, rub her back, and help her in anyway she needs. Your great with animals and have never met a dog or cat that didn't love you back. Your already ahead academic-wise, rattling of basic addition, letters, and asking lots of questions about how everything works.
You believe Mommy and Daddy can never make a mistake, let me dash that hope right now, we do and we will in the future but we will always love you and your sister no matter what. Lately I've been sneaking into your room at night just staring at you as you sleep. I wonder how we one the jackpot in kids. Your room gets a bit older looking everyday, you have bunk beds, princess books, and drawings everywhere.
Gone are the nursery toys, baby quilt, and diapers. You have your own style, your all girl! You love having your nails painted, lipgloss on, and want to wear the same pair if purple skinny jeans everyday. I love that you randomly tell us that you love us, that your a bit of a drama queen, and that you sneak chocolate when you think we don't notice. You have brought us so much love and joy, something neither of us could have imagined. I never knew I could love someone so much until that day you were placed in my arms, I never knew I could love your Daddy as much until I saw what a great father he is.
As you grow older, and are someday reading this, remember you are LOVED. You will make mistakes, and it won't make us love you any less. You will strongly dislike us ( probably me, because your father still won't be able to say no to you) for not letting you go to that party, not letting you wear a completely too skimpy outfit, and probably for no reason at all. And as I hope those days are long into the future, I see them right around the corner. So to my wonderful fabulous daughter on her fourth birthday, we love you. We LOVE the baby you were, the toddler your growing out of and the sassy little girl your turning into. Thanks you for bringing such joy, love, and laughter that we never thought was possible!
