Five

Daddy and I have had a difficult night tonight coming to terms with our little girl turning five. Five years old is such a huge milestone. There are many exciting (and scary) milestones set to happen this year.



So what do I want to remember about Punky at five years old?

She is smart. I am sure all parents say this about their kids, but she amazes us every day. She is definitely a reader. Like she doesn't even have to sound words out, she just knows them all. She is beginning to show an interest in math and enjoys us quizzing her with addition problems. I will say that her eagerness and readiness for school is going to make the transition to kindergarten so much easier for me. Because I know she is ready for school and will excel, I don't think I'll be so sad to send her off on that big yellow school bus this fall.

She likes to play pretend. With friends, dress-up continues to be a favorite. But at home, she is all about setting up stores or pet adoptions. She likes to play by herself at times and will play quietly in her room with her new My Little Pony castle.

She loves games. Every day she asks to go on the computer to pbskids or disneyjunior or nickjr. The "little computer" is a close second and man is she good at Minion Rush. She is always willing to play a board game or card game if I ask (because face it I would much rather play Don't Break the Ice or Old Maid than pretend pet store). I don't see much drive or ambition when it comes to sports or the dance class she's in now, but maybe that'll come later.

She is a good helper and a great friend. I am really excited to see her blossom next year in kindergarten!

Punky, even though Daddy and I have been teasing you and saying you need to stay four for another year, we are so excited for you to turn five. The past five years has really flown by. We wish you could stay little forever. I know I sound old saying that... some day you'll understand.