My beautiful Pookie is 6 today!

Dear Pookie,

Today you are six years old. I'd thought I'd reflect on how these six years have formed both of us....

2003: You announced your impending arrival at 3 am.
2009: You still rise at the crack of dawn, despite my threats and pleas to sleep in.

2003: You came out with a head of dark wavy hair
2009: You have probably cut off more hair than most kids your age have been able to grow! It is thick,dark with blond highlights with a touch of wave. You hate getting it brushed or cut.

2003: I changed your bum multiple times a day...and you were constipated.
2009: You take care of your own bathroom business...and you are still constipated.

2003: I dressed you in whatever I wanted.
2009: You dress yourself and me sometimes.

2003: You babbled, I encouraged it and I thought it was wonderful.
2009: You talk nonstop, and though I often ask you to be quiet, I mostly think it is wonderful.

2003: You were an only child.
2009: You are a great big sister to Bear.

2003: You were a baby
2009: You love babies. You have a nurturing heart and a kind spirit.

2003: You came out heavy, tall and with a big head.
2009: You are skinny, tall and still have a big head (but you've grown into it!)

2003: You were perfect and beautiful and I instantly fell in love with you.
2009: You are perfect and beautiful and I love you more than you can imagine!

Love your MamaBear.