Birthday Girl

I find it hard to believe that she's four already. The weeks coming up to her birthday, she kept announcing it was January, therefore her birthday. We also had a talk about "Colchi" her special blanket and how it may have to be packed away since four year olds don't suck their fingers. On her birthday she woke up and mumbled, "See, it's true that 4 year olds do suck their fingers."

Her birthday was stretched over two days since her dad was coming home from an international trip the day after. I baked some cupcakes with the kids, got a sitter the night before, and roamed Target all evening for birthday gifts and tried to make the day special. She was utterly thrilled with her dress and her new shoes, headbands, water bottles etc. And the best part was that she got a CD player and the soundtrack from her favourite movie.  Now she can play music, dance and sing all day to her heart's content.

Elena is a very articulate little gal. Definitely knows what she wants and depending on the situation is either a Big Girl or Baby Girl. She's passionate and so thoughtful. At daycare she often is comforting the little ones if they are having a bad day or telling everyone she's their friend. And every once in a while there is a typical meltdown with wailing and tears. Yes, we have a four year old!