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I always thought I would feel like a real mom when my first born turned 5 years old.* I don’t know, 5-year-old’s seem old when you’re having your very first baby.* It seemed like 5 would mean I had been in business long enough to legitimately feel like a ‘real’ mom.*

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5 years later, 2 more children, mounds of laundry, lots of tears to soothe, 3 sweet mouths to feed………and I still feel like no time has passed at all.* So, am I real yet?!* * This sweet baby girl of mine turned me into a mother 5 years ago…….and I couldn’t be happier with her for changing a bit of my identity and lifestyle. *

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This little lady has been counting down on a paper birthday chain for weeks.* When her birthday finally arrived yesterday, she grinned from the moment she woke up until the end of the day, when it finally sucked every last ounce out of her.* She completely enjoyed all of the attention.* All.* Day.* Long.



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We waited until the evening to have a little family birthday bash……..when her cousins and aunts/uncles/grandparents could be there.* She told me she had a secret wish this year.* I hope it comes true little Missy!* (I really have no clue what it was.)



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She asked for Pizza and Root Beer for her birthday dinner.* Soda is a ‘special occasion’ drink for our kids…….so once she got her hands on her root beer, she sucked that cup dry.*



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Her little brother enjoyed the party too.* And helped himself to a cupcake.* Or two or three.



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Baby Girl was there too, so excited about all the commotion…….and nibbled on cooked carrots and blueberry puffs.* Yum.



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When it was time for presents, she was excited to finally see what I had planned for that little vinyl bag (from this tutorial) that she saw me making last week.* (I decided to give it to her for her birthday and not Christmas.)* Yep, stuffed full of Polly Pockets.



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And don’t worry, she was plenty spoiled this year by family here in Colorado…….plus her daddy’s side of the family in Idaho.



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I’m not sure I have ever seen her so excited.* She just kept laughing and shrieking and giggling and bouncing around.* Her excitement was on turbo mode.* She also made it clear she wanted to open her presents on her cousin Camille’s lap.* (Thanks Camille……she was a wiggle-wart, I know.)

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And when the line-up of Barbie Princesses were opened…….she about passed out from excitement.* Oh, the thrill!



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And her Uncle Greg tested her to see if she knew all of their names.* (Yep, well, almost…..except Tiana.* She hasn’t seen the movie much.)



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It was a great day.* Full of fun.* And bright paper, ribbons, gifts, and bows.* And of course, family.

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Happy Birthday sweet girl!* You are such a lovely daughter, a helpful big sister, and a beautiful little person.*

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We love you.

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And what a lucky duck you are……..only 4 more days and Christmas will be here to spoil you all over again!

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Speaking of……are you all ready Christmas?* Are your gifts wrapped?* Are your holiday recipes chosen?

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Hope these final days are happy.* And bright.

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