Dear Caroline

 Today you are one whole hand old! Five years old! What a great year you've had! You loved pre-K and grew so much up until schools were closed for Corona virus. We were so lucky to get our fabulous Disney trip in right before things went crazy. You had such a wonderful time and it was so magical! I will forever be thankful we were able to take that trip as it now looks like it may be quite a while before we are able to go back and I know how quickly the magic changes as you grow. You met all your favorite princesses and were able to be transformed into a princess yourself at the Bippity Boppity Boutique. After a year of pretending to be a lion, you were able to become a lion at Animal Kingdom! 

This trip, full of magic and imagination, describes you to a T right now. These are magical days for you. Everyday full of pretend and excitement and joy. I love being able to be a part of these magical days. Dress-up and silliness and turning everyday objects into boats, cars, rocket ships. The one good thing about our COVID-19 shutting everything down has been being home with you every day. 

As the days turned warmer and warmer, you dove right into learning to swim this year. It only took a little while and then you were swimming around everywhere. So, of course, now you are convinced you are a mermaid. We were so fortunate to get to socially distant at a beach this summer. We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation and you were able to play with a few little friends each day. You became the social butterfly at the condos and everywhere you went, we heard... "It's Caroline!". You and your friends played mermaids in the pool each day. 

This year you were so excited to plan your birthday and have your friends come over! We had to keep it kind of small due to social distancing guidelines, but you had so much fun! 

Now you are on to more adventures... kindergarten and you are beginning ballet this year. I can't wait to see all of the things you learn and how you grow this year. In the words of the great Dr. Suess (Oh the Places You'll Go):

You're off to great places! Today is your day! 

Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!

It is such a joy to be your mommy each and every day. You make me so happy!

Happy birthday, punkin!

Love, 

Mommy

Dear Caroline

Happy 4th birthday, sweet girl! You are so smart and funny and beautiful. You amaze me every day with the words you learn and use and the funny things you say. You love to play with your toys and make up little stories with them and I love to hear your sweet little voice.

This year was your first birthday party with your friends there and you had such a wonderful time. You are a sweet friend and I'm so glad you have been able to make friends in your preschool class this year.

You seem to grow and change before my very eyes! It is exciting to see you learn and grow and do so many new things, but I also want to cherish you as you are right now. Your sweet little hands, your arms around my neck.. your sweet little voice. You tell me "I love you" all the time and I love it so very much. You love to snuggle with me at night in my bed. You give the best hugs and kisses. And you are so happy and grateful for everything.

I love to see the world through your eyes. Next year, you are coming to Mommy's school for pre-K. I honestly can't wait. I can't wait to be with you every day to see you learn and grow and make friends and to share it all with you.

Happy birthday, sweet Caroline! I love you so very much! Thank you for letting me see the world through your beautiful eyes!

Love,

Mommy

3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3

Community Helper Week in Pre-K

Fall Pictures 2018

Evan 13, Chloe 10, and Caroline 3