Eight!
Not sure what happened to the last year, we dont’ seem to have done much except Brownie badges! WEll, no, that’s not fair, she has learned that sleeping in the dark means she sleeps deeper and better and thus wakes up feeling much refreshed.
She has discovered that if she listens to a book whilst following it she can then read it much easier
She has grown ridiculously tall
She has become a much loved "mini helper" at Rainbows, doing a great job of keeping an eye out for our smaller girls.
She has passed her yellow belt for Kung Fu and grown in confidence there.
She has learned to wash her own hair, and brush it so it shines. It really is lovely hair when she brushes it, hair like I used to wish for when I was younger - all glossy and smooth with just a gently rippling wave to it.
She earned her pocket money (once, but it’s a start!)
She spent 4 days away from me, although on the same field, with a group of strangers. And spent the rest of teh week just "visiting" for cuddles,m eals and bedtime, spending the rest of the time with her friend.
She knitted several rows without making or losing any stitches.
She learned to cook eggy bread, pancakes and chocolate cake. Not a balanced diet maybe but a good starting place 
She is still as lovely and as loving as ever, loyal to her friends, generous with her cuddles and equally generous with her possessions. I love her to pieces and cannot imagine a life any different to the one we have now, and yet I know that one day she is going to grow out of snuggling on her bed with me whilst I read to her. But not yet!
Awww that was lovely. did she have a nice day today?
Comment by Kirsty — February 4, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
happy birthday.
Comment by Jax — February 5, 2009 @ 12:01 am
Very lovely. Happy Birthday to her (though belated by the time you tell her in the morning!)
Comment by michelle — February 5, 2009 @ 12:06 am
yep, happy eight birthday!
Comment by HelenHaricot — February 5, 2009 @ 12:18 am