It’s hard to
believe you are already 4 years old today. People always tell me to be mindful
of those early years we have with a child, they pass so quickly. You have grown
from a toddler into a young girl – especially these last few months you have
become more assertive, confident and independent. Your world is growing with
preschool and friends and you are embracing all of it.
I am in awe
watching you learn life skills. I am
constantly reminded that it’s your daddy’s and my job to teach you, and also
model the right behaviour for you. Things we take for granted, like crossing
the road: we are teaching you to stop, look left-right-left and when it’s safe,
start walking. You have caught me more than a few times where I looked in
passing instead of really stopping at the edge of the sidewalk. There is
nothing like a little girl yelling “STOP”, followed by a stern “you did not look”
comment. Point taken! Rules are there to be followed, right?
