my sweetest little rowan-bug,
today is your fourth birthday. and surprise, surprise... i'm really emotional about it. i think you might just have to get used to that happening on your birthday's, from now until forever. i've realized it's because birthday's have a way of making your reflect. reflect on the person you're celebrating. and you, my sweet girl, are so so special to me.
as i reflect on your young little life today, i just think that you are such an amazing little girl! your daddy and i were out to dinner the other day, and of course, talking about each of our girlies. and when i started talking to your dad about you, i started crying. you have such a special spirit about you, rowan. everyone around you can feel it, but since i am your mom & have interactions with you all day, i feel it times 100! you tell me at least ten times a day how much you love me, you forgive me for all my imperfections as a mom, you are the best big sister to greer, for a four-year-old you are extremely obedient, you are so polite, you say things to me during the day like "mom, i love your shirt", "mom, you look so pretty", "mom, you clean so good"... truly, you compliment me all day and it makes me feel so good! i really could write a million things about you that i love. your heart is made of gold, rowan. you're so innocent, and so pure. i hope you always keep that special spirit about you.
you made me a mom for the first time, four years ago. you were especially sent by Heavenly Father to be the oldest sibling in our family, and i believe it's because you will set such a good example for the rest of your siblings. thank you for being the precious girl that you are! truly, i thank Heavenly Father every night for you, because i learn so much from you. i couldn't love being your mom any more. and i know daddy feels the same. and greer too :) you are such a special part of our family. we love you forever and ever and ever!
happy birthday little lovie,
love mom & dad
