To my daughter, Anya, on her 5th birthday,
When my Nana gives me a present, I can usually expect a mega cute card and a generous check. She has told me the most fun thing about getting money is that “you get to spend it over and over and over again in your mind before it even hits the bank.” I have come to greatly enjoy spending my birthday money “in my mind.”
Anya, your 5th birthday was much like the check from Nana. A little over 6 months ago, you decided your 5th birthday was going to be the greatest event of your young life. So you plotted. Daily.
Together we planned. And replanned. And planned again. Guest lists. Party themes. Types of cakes. Activities. Our frequent talks about the 5th birthday party became a theme of your 4 year old life.
You have shown me countless times this year that you are a young lady of anticipation. Of hope. I love that about you. I don’t yet know what the next “big event” will be, but I will never forget this year of dreaming and planning.
Thank you for all the joy that you bring to my world. Happy Birthday!!!
With all my love,
Momma
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