A Day In The Life: ava grace.

Today I celebrate the day my oldest child came into my life. Many thoughts and emotions flood my mind as I think of her. I don't really even know where to begin...
Ava Grace,
1. You had the most amazing hair when you were born. It was the first thing we noticed about you. I was able to put pig tails in your hair before you turned 1. You still have the most amazing hair.
2. You are so smart. Too smart sometimes. I used to read to you every.single.day when you were a baby. You still love to be read to. But you are learning and enjoying reading on your own. You are learning Spanish. By the time we leave Mexico, I am certain you will know more than me. When you don't understand something right away, you get extremely angry. This is because typically, things come so easily to you. We are the same in this. I used to get very angry too when I couldn't understand.
3. You love to sing and dance. You love to have dance parties, which is why you are my child. We have dance parties together.
4. You love to watch tv. Mostly, movies. It's a problem. But you love it.
5. You are contagious. People love to be around you. In the short time we've lived in Mexico, we've been invited to so many birthday parties because you always get invited. You are happy and loud. Very loud. You are the life of the party.
6. You are a perfectionist. You work hard at making sure things look perfect. This is why you close your door before you leave for school. You don't want Lola getting in your room and making it a mess. You get upset if your hair is falling out. Things must be symmetrical for you. Everything....even-steven.
7. You are the pickiest eater. If I let you, you would survive on bread and fruit. That's all. Actually, you'd eat icecream too. It drives me crazy.
8. You need to be recognized. You perform very well when you feel like you are impressing someone. It's important for you to receive positive feedback.
9. I have high expectations of you. Probably set too high. But I always know you can do what I ask. I used to think I wanted my oldest child to be a boy, but it has been simply perfection having my oldest be a girl, to be YOU.
10. You are beautiful. I know you are mine so I am biased. But no, you are so beautiful.

I cannot believe another year has gone by that I've had the privilege of being your mother. I love remembering but I love looking forward.

So very glad you were born. So very glad we get to celebrate your birthday.