Yes, she is five. SHE has informed that next year she will be old enough to move to Monterey, living with Biz and Em, of course (there is room... an unused top bunk in Em's room). Of course she will get around in a hot pink "slug bug". Her feet should be able to touch the pedals by then. She did clarify that I could come visit, but not live there for a long time. It is important to note that since she was 2 she has told me she will sleep in her own bed/room when she turns 5. Yesterday, she made me aware that she is extending that move to her 7th birthday.
I have attached a few photos. The moments I want to capture the most I wasn't able to record in picture form, but I felt were incredibly touching, and a great representation of the heart of my girl.
Wednesday: Walking out of her school she states that she will not be able to go to school (her official birthday). I tell yes, there is school, and we are bringing cup cakes for to celebrate with here kinder friends. She burst into grand tears and sobs, "but hose aren't my real friends, my friends that know me, that I love...I can't have a birthday without my Nico and Ava and my real friends". It took along while to have her reconcile that she had TWO ways to celebrate her birthday:)
Saturday: Ava runs to Piper and both girls yell out each others names, exclaiming, "I've missed you!!!!!" with super big hugs.
On the more serious side, Ava takes Peeps aside and asks, "so how is Kindergarten going?"
Not only is Piper so fortunate, but Brett and I are as well. because the grown ups that come with here circle of friends/family are extraordinary as well! Hmmm, there must be a connection... great children, great adults.
Something to ponder: Were the grown ups already wonderful, or did the additions of their little ones polish them into the diamonds that they are?
