Well, as it turns out, I'm not going to win the "Mother of the Year" award. I can't believe that I forgot to post about Daphne's birthday! I'm claiming that I didn't post anything on her birthday because I was waiting until we had her party, but the truth is that I forgot.
Daphne turned 6 years old on October 29th. It's hard to believe that she's that old!On the day of her birthday, I ate with her at school, but we didn't have her party until this past Saturday. We had a family party at our church because the more our family grows the smaller my house gets. All the kids brought bikes, scooters, and other outside toys. We rode around the church parking lot and played soccer on the front lawn. Then we went inside to eat pizza and open presents. I think that everyone and a good time and all the kids were worn out and ready for a good night's sleep.
As I've done with Kaylee and Noah, I want to take a minute and let everyone get to know Daphne a little bit better.
Daphne is.....the oldest child and a natural leader; sometimes she thinks that she is the boss and that she knows everything. I really think that she believes that she could run the house without Micah and me; she is very, very smart. Her reading abilities amaze me! She will pick out a book, sit in her bed, and figure out the words and then read it to me and Micah; she's a good big sister and likes to help (most of the time) around the house; she will even get Noah dressed if I need her to; She is my pickiest eater, but I can't complain much because I am a very picky eater, too; She's very much into fashion and likes to pick out her own clothes and come up with her own outfits; she loves any kind of craft, drawing, etc,; she is a good athlete; she isn't afraid of any rollercoaster or other rides; I'm sure that she drives her teacher at school crazy with questions of "why" and "how"; she tends to be a perfectionist and we're trying to teach her that she doesn't have to point out how the other kids did something wrong or colored outside of the lines; she knows that smoking is bad and she will announce this anytime she sees someone in public smoking or if she sees a cigarette on the ground; she struggles with her inside voice (as do I); Daphne is the coolest 6 year old I know and we're so proud and lucky to claim her as our daughter.
Like any parent, especially a "Mother of the Year", I could go on and on talking about my kids and how great they are, but I will spare you for now.
Happy 6th Birthday Daphne! We love you!
