Carrington,
Welcome to another year of your wonderful life! I typically want to slow down the fact that your are getting older and put you in a jar to freeze time. But, I love to see you get more amazing with each passing day so I am embracing your birthday this year.
Your sweet soul makes me smile. The love you show your brothers whether teaching them new things, helping them when they need a hand or cuddling them when they cry. Watching you run full speed out the door yelling daddy, daddy and jumping into his arms when he gets home from a long week. Waking up to your smiling face in the morning (sometimes the middle of the night) and being greeted by a kiss and I love you, Mommy. All just pure sweetness - exactly what you are!
Your relationship with Jesus is growing. I think you understand a little better who He is, where He lives, and the love He has for you. Often times you remind us to pray at dinner, before bed or in the drop off line at preschool. You teach us the new bible verse you learned at preschool chapel or church on Sunday. I love to hear you sing songs about God; there is nothing more innocent and beautiful. Especially, when your brother tries to sing them with you. My deepest prayer is that you know who God is and always walk with Him.
I can't get enough of your laugh. You are reaching the age where things are funny to you. I can hear your laugh now and I have the biggest cheese grin on my face. You are funny too. Sometimes on purpose and sometimes unknowing with complete innocence.
I love chatting with you - watching the wheels spin in your head, only guessing what you are going to say, and being in awe of how your little brain can know so much. You are so smart! I know that we are biased because we are your parents but you are a genius, you just are! Apparently, your teachers think so too! I thought they were being kind and figured they told all parents how smart their child was until I had a parent come up and tell me the teachers had told her, "Carrington is so smart. She could teach the class". Needless to say, I was proud and a little embarrassed since I had never met the mother. I've concluded you learn by talking because you NEVER stop talking. In fact, as I write this blog you are talking in my ear and haven't stopped even though I'm not listening and have told you to stop talking. The President is good at talking, maybe that's what you will be when you grow up.
You've experienced a lot in the last year...moving back in your house in NC, a new little brother(that makes two brothers in less than 1 1/2 years), and starting preschool. Change doesn't seem to bother you. In fact, I think you like it because it's an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. Strangers you do not meet, just a new friend with a smile to greet them. I look forward to another year so we can keep watching you grow and experience the world with you, and so you can continue to amaze us with the little person you are. I will continue to thank God everyday for the gift of your life and the blessing he gave me four years ago. Happy 4th Birthday, Carrington!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Make a wish!
Sprinkles for breakfast are the best!
Proud to be 4!
Four year old check up came with four shots, major ouch! Stats - 37 lbs, 40 in.
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