Naomi,
It is time once again to write you a letter, to tell an older you about what you like and what you are like. I have a confession to make, last year when I wrote your letter I was struggling. I found being mummy to a nearly three year old incredibly challenging and sometimes I felt like I wasn't doing a very good job but as I came to write this letter I realised that those feeling have passed that I find a huge amount of joy in being your Mummy and watching you grow, learn and interact with the world.
You are very much enjoying being a "big girl" just now. You told me recently to stop calling you "baby girl" because you are a big girl. You know what darling, you *are* a big girl. A beautiful big girl and you can do so much. You can get dressed all by yourself, you can eat with a grown up knife and fork, you can write your name without any help and you can even climb into the bath all on your own. That said, you are very sure of what you want, so just because you *can* do those things doesn't mean you choose to!
I am loving watching you learn to read and write, I am not sure I will ever tire of watching this skill develop and you are so hungry to learn more.
Books are one of the few things that make you sit still (although not for long).
You also love drawing (this was a monster eating ants)
In fact you love crafting of all kinds, this was a house for your barbie
You love to dance, you love going to your ballet classes and all the girliness that comes with it. My favourite place to watch you dance is in Church when dancing is your act of worship for the God you are getting to know. You've told us many times that you are thankful for Jesus in your heart and this brings me more happiness than I think you will ever understand.
It's not just dancing though, you love to be on the move
I think, though, one of your best giftings is being a big sister. You and Miriam love each other dearly
and you are so happy to play with Lydia too
You continue to love all things pink. If it comes in more than one colour, you want it in pink. You love all the girly things and will always make sure you look fabulous!
This next year ahead will see you grow so much more. This year will see you start school! I know you are ready for the challenge. I will worry about you so much because as I told you the day you told me to stop calling you baby girl, you will always be my baby girl but you are my big girl too. My beautiful, loving, caring, creative, energetic, passionate, empathetic, determined big girl.
Let's go get this year together, let's see what we can do. I think with you at the helm that the sky will literally be our limit!
