Today, as I was going through the photo cds I have of Eleana's pictures - "Eleana's first year," "months 1-5," and so on - I became a little emotional. I can see the obvious changes in my daughter that have taken shape over the years, I can see the progression of how she went from being my tiny little cuddle bug to my spunky big girl, and I think she is so different now. But she still has the same glimmer in her eye, the same giggle…the giggle she was born with, and she still looks at me with love. And that is what this big thing called motherhood is all about. My daughter makes me happy, and in turn she has grown to be a happy child - one who is never intentionally violent or rude, who has decent manners, and tells everyone she meets how much she loves them. She has her moments of defiance for sure, but in all I can say that every day is pretty much a good day for her.
Her sass comes in waves. She loves to correct me, and I know she gets that from me. I've been informed by the birthday girl that she wants to have a Toy Story 3 party, and she is quick to correct me when I refer to it simply as a Toy Story party. "Toy Story threeeee, Mommy! Okay?" Her real party is June 25, and I cannot forget to purchase the Toy Story 3 plates, cups, napkins and such. I'm very excited. My mom, grandma and aunt will be here for the party, and Joe's family may be coming as well. Last year only Joe's side was able to come, and the year before we had a big family affair with both clans, so we've had a pretty even set of parties over the course of E's life. Having everyone here would really make her happy, she loves her extended family.
I'm just happy we will be celebrating with friends and family in a place we love, rather than waiting until we get to Alaska and celebrating by ourselves. Her birthday is at such an awkward time for us, considering we move always around June and are still new whenever we arrive at Eleana's birthday. This will be great!
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