Lydia celebrated another birthday at the end of January. We had a special dinner on her actual birthday and quickly opened presents after we ate. Grace had a class that evening and Daddy was busy packing for a weekend retreat. However, we celebrated in a little bigger way a couple of days later. Grandpa Tom, Grandma Jane, Auntie Em and cousin Raphaella came here for a huge Mexican dinner and cake pops (Lydia's request) for dessert.
Lydia loves all things crafty. She completed the projects that Grandma and Grandpa gave her within a couple of days of receiving them. She recently unearthed a series of craft books my little brother had as a boy. She's been creating all sorts of things from the ideas she's garnered from the books, including duck hats for herself and all of her little brothers.
We love our Lydia. She's still a "dandy," as a family friend so aptly described her several years ago. As a mother, I have a hard time keeping up with all of her ideas. She's always got something up her sleeve she wants to tackle, from science experiments, to a new piece of piano music, to a chapter book, to some overly involved art project. I think to myself, "Don't you ever get tired, child?" Apparently, she does not. It's a quality that will serve her well in the future and for now, serves to teach her mom patience.
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