We haven't been to school for a while to enjoy lunch with the boys so it was fun to surprise them for a lunch date! I got an e-mail that in March, it will be time to enroll Eleanor in kindergarten. I can't even believe it and tear up just thinking about her leaving.
We planned a little party for Eleanor's 5th birthday - her first birthday party with friends. It was sweet and simple and she was thrilled! We baked a cake and cupcakes.
We cleaned the house.
She greeted her friends with fairy wings and a wand.
She has very generous friends and she was thrilled to open her presents.
There was lots of dancing and giggling and I loved seeing these girls have the best time together.
She went to bed smiling and wishing she could have a birthday party every day!
On Saturday we organized our food storage. I loved the finished project and wish I could keep my whole house this organized.
Sunday morning was Eleanor's actual birthday. She was happy to have Lucky Charms and open presents before church.
After church we drove up to Grammy and Grampy's house and enjoyed the afternoon together before dinner and cake.
She really is 5 now! I always cry on the eve of my children's birthdays. I sure love being a mother and I love watching my kids grow. My heart hurts a little bit wondering if I've given my kids the best version of myself and if I've been present enough. My kids teach me so much and for that I'm so grateful.
Eleanor loves to sing and dance and is quick to make friends. She adores Adelaide and stops whatever she's doing to run and give her a hug and a kiss when she wakes up from her nap. Eleanor loves crafts and will color for hours each day. She wishes she could go to school now that's she five and I wish she'd be my little girl forever.
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