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July 23, 2014 by Tracy

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I planned to write this post last night, or very early this morning before she woke-up. But life got busy and I haven’t had time to really sit down to write in weeks. I was going to go on and on about Five and how she’s oh-so-Five…or maybe how I’m not quite ready for Five…or maybe talk about how big Five is…or maybe even talk about what she’s doing that is so special at Five. But none of that matters really, because what she reminded me today was that she is writing her own story each and every single day with her own experiences, words, and love of life.

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If I had written about her last night I would’ve missed talking about how she woke up this morning. “Mom, look at my toes peeking out lower than my blankies. I think I’ve grown just overnight just like that!” She almost screamed when I went in to wake her. “Measure me right away Mommy so we can see that I’m really now big because I’m Five.”

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Quickly followed by a quick snuggle on my lap with tears of “Mommy, I don’t want to be Five because soon I will have to leave you forever. If I stay four we will always be together. I don’t want to get big.”

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But then she later tells me not to hold her hand down the steps to dance class because she’s big enough to go anywhere without holding hands. She then pushes doors open that seemed so heavy just a day ago exclaiming “See how strong am I now? It’s because I’m Five.”

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And then there’s the mouth. Not from a sweet Five year old – but a teenager that came to reside in her body today. Telling me that she needs to wear a character shirt(Oh Dear God) instead of the (NICER) outfit that I picked out the day before, because now that she’s Five  – she can wear what she wants and when she wants. And if that means wearing a shirt from Target every day for the rest of her life – WELL SHE CAN DAMMIT!

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Okay, she didn’t say dammit – but I’m kind of expecting it to come out of her mouth tomorrow.

 

And at one point today she rolled her eyes at me when I asked if she needed to help with something, and then she sighed and said “Mother, really.”

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Her sisters just laughed. And I told her that I was letting it slide today, but tomorrow she’d be in trouble for talking to me like that.

 

And she had a beautiful day turning Five with friends, family, gifts, and cupcakes.

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“Mommy, how old will I be tomorrow when I wake up?” She asked as I tucked her in tonight, ending Her day.

 

“Five still, sweetie. But Five and one day.”

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“So even bigger?” She asked. “It just keeps happening doesn’t it. I’m not sure it will ever stop.”

 

“Nope, you’ll get bigger every day until one day you’ll be bigger than me.”

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“Wow, well I’ll be sure to tuck you in bed when that happens, okay Mommy.”

 

Happy Five, Astrid. You brighten our days every day and every night just because you’re you.

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My name is Tracy Morrison and I live in sunny Minnesota. I'm neither British nor a nun - I'm just a Midwesterner with a headache. This is mainly a humor and lifestyle blog that documents the lighter side of parenting. I am an ex-corporate ladder climber turned freelance writer, social media manager, world traveler, and marathon runner. I would love for you to contact me at tracy@sellabitmum.com

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  1. Shannon says

    July 24, 2014 at 6:45 am

    Happy Birthday to you Astrid! I love the photos -they capture the essence of five so well.
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  2. Papa says

    July 24, 2014 at 6:46 am

    She has been the bright light in all of our worlds for the past five years. Thank you Astrid. You are Five!! Happy Five and continue to teach us the Astrid way of Life!!

    Love You
    PaPa

  3. Alison says

    July 24, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Happy Five, beautiful girl.
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  4. Kir says

    July 24, 2014 at 9:30 am

    she reminds me so much of Jacob and how he is so loquacious and TOO big for his small stance.

    She’s so beautiful, inside and out and I love that first picture of her sister’s welcoming her into your world and your family. It is an overload of joy.

    HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY Astrid, may your year be as sweet, wonderful and magical as you are right now.

    (HAPPY DAY Tracy…love to you mama. xo)
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  5. Greta says

    July 24, 2014 at 10:34 am

    She’s such a doll…and she sounds alot like another little just-turned 5yo I know (who’s favorite thing now is “Seriously?”)

    I hope she had a great birthday!
    Greta recently posted..Through The Lens Thursday: Stairs

  6. Ginny says

    July 25, 2014 at 9:25 am

    We loved spending time with her on her special day! I am pretty sure she turned into a teenager over night however!

  7. Andrea B (@goodgirlgonered) says

    July 25, 2014 at 10:06 am

    She is beautiful! Your pictures are just beautiful, too. You truly capture her with your words and photographs. Hold onto them, in your heart – 6 is just a minute away (I say as mine will be 8 – EIGHT! – in February!).
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  8. Robbie says

    July 27, 2014 at 6:05 am

    I hope she had a marvelous birthday!! And when she is bigger than you and tucks you into bed? PRECIOUS!!!
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  9. Elaine A. says

    July 28, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Beautiful and sassy. I know that routine. 😉

    Happy Birthday to Amazing Astrid!!
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  10. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    July 29, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    Happy belated birthday to your sweet girl! Wow. 5 already and the sass. We know that well in our house with my boy who’s about to turn 5. She’s beautiful my friend.
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  11. Andrea says

    August 7, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Her bright eyes and sweet face make me smile. Happy Five!
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  12. Leigh Ann says

    August 16, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    She’s so stinking adorable. Hapy 5, Astrid!
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Hi and welcome to Sellabit Mum. My name is Tracy Morrison and I live in sunny Minnesota. I'm neither British nor a nun - I'm just a Midwesterner with a headache. This is mainly a humor and lifestyle blog that documents the lighter side of parenting three girls. I run marathons and love to talk about fitness. We also love to travel and model social good with our family. I am an ex-corporate ladder climber turned writer, social media maven(not really) and ruler of my own little universe(very small). Aren't we all. I would love for you to contact me at tracy@sellabitmum.com

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