Lydia's Five and She Gets Gum

My sweet, strong-willed, spirited, full-of-joy daughter used to be 15-months old. Today she is five years old. And today she will experience gum for the first time cuz that's how we do it.

I love this girl. She is so full of joy, expression, imagination, strength, ideas, giggles. She is the comedian. She is the actress. She is a cuddler, an animal lover, a bossy-pants big sister. She is a long-term potty training expert. She is a master colorer. She is a Taylor Swift-singing, Justin Bieber-lovin' gal. To know her is to love her.

Happy Birthday to my Lydia!