Baby J Turns 5!

Dear Jenna, 

Today you turn 5!  Such a big number --- 5.  And Big changes come with it this year.  You start Kindergarten in the fall.  No more preschool.  No more half days.  No more Tuesdays and Thursdays, just us together --- for gymnastics, dance, trips to the playground, the pool, the museum ---- or brunch at IHOP, just because we can -- and also, you love pancakes.  Your life now starts to speed up.  And with it I know the years will pass even more quickly than this current hectic pace.


You continue to amaze us!  You have the ability to find joy in the smallest aspects of everyday life - getting a job at preschool, seeing a friend at the store, or simply waking up to find its a warm sunny day.  One of your favorite sayings is "best day ever" - which is uttered almost daily - and pronounced "Best Day Eva", because those "R"s are still a little tricky!

You are kind and encouraging, with compassion and empathy for others which I pray never leaves you.  You are also sassy, full of mischief, exhaustingly independent, fiercely competitive, and LOVE potty humor (please let that be a short phase!).  You talk CONSTANTLY --- from the moment you wake, to the moment you sleep. And this reminds me of your Papa - DAILY!

We asked your preschool teacher recently, "Is Jenna ready for what will come this fall (KINDERGARTEN)?"  Your teacher's response was "Strap a pair of wings on her mama, and just watch her fly."

So, here's to flying at 5!  Just remember, we will continue to be your soft place to land.

Love, and Birthday Wishes!
Mom & Dad