Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Five Years to the Day



Today, I am thankful for Tatum. Born five years ago today, she is an unpredictable, bubbly, lively ball of energy that speaks her mind and refuses to take no for an answer. She delights ever-so-slightly in her brother’s misery and in being older than her four-year-old friends and she feels right at home in the red tiara she strutted around in tonight. More than any child I have encountered, she relishes every second of her birthday celebration, savoring each gift, each birthday wish, each snapshot taken, each wish made and every drop of attention showered on her. To every person she encountered today who gave her an
“in” to speak to them she said, “Today’s my birthday” and waited for the well-wishes to pour down on her. I love her. Today is her day and, as such, it is a day of thanks for me. Tatum: you rock my world. Happy birthday!

2 comments:

  1. Happy birthday to the wonderful sweet tatum! I am so glad she relishes in her special day! So many people just let it pass them by.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Happy Birthday Tatum, may you always remain our uniquely individualistic 'Sweet Tater'.

    ReplyDelete