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Day 48 – 3.5

Today is a special day.  I mostly think people are crazy when they talk about half-birthdays, except when it comes to those people born in late December/early January who were seriously ripped off in the birthday department.  Myself included.  And closest to my heart in that elite group of people, is Jaia.  And today she turns 3.5.

A half-birthday does not bring all the fanfare of a regular birthday: no parties, no presents, no balloons, no cards or songs.  But it does make a little girl feel extra special and that’s worth it to this mama.

And it also means CAKE!

At 3.5, Jaia is way more imaginative and playful than she was 6 months ago.  Amazingly so.  And she’s also more independent.  She has not only gained a baby brother since her last birthday, she’s also gained confidence.  And she’s become fearless.  And daring. And strong.  And funny.  Yet she’s still as sweet and sensitive as always.  I’m constantly amazed by her and so proud of the little lady she’s becoming.

In just a couple of months my 3.5 year old will start kindergarten and our lives will change in a major way for the second time in 2010.  And no matter how hard that one is for me to swallow, I’m pretty sure Jaia is going to rock it and make it look easy – just like she did with the whole ‘big sister’ thing.

Happy 3.5, Bean.

June 30, 2010 - 2:42 pm

Auntie Kris - Happy 3.5, Jaia! I can hardly believe that she’s headed off to big girl school this fall. Amazing! Please give her an extra hug from Auntie Kris today.

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