Look at that amazingly radiant face- it is the face of my sweetest, my nearly five year old girl...
And as I type this pre-birthday post in honor of Hannah and the celebration of her journey into this world almost five years ago, I think back to where I was at this moment five years ago. My closest guess is that Shad and I would have just called the hospital and would be walking out the door of our house as a family of two for the last time. Less than 3 1/2 hours from now I will mark the moment that this precious child was placed in my arms for the first time.
I hope to start a tradition with this first-ever birthday interview (idea gratefully borrowed from Lucia at http://bagelsandcrawfish.blogspot.com/2008/02/five.html ). Here goes:
J: What are you going to do when you are 5?
H: Go to the park, start kindergarten, and learn how to ride my bike without training wheels!
J: What is your favorite food?
H: Ice cream (especially hot fudge sundaes) and cheeseburgers.
J: What is your least favorite food?
H: Ranch dressing.
J: What do you want to be when you grow-up?
H: A scientist.
J: Any particular kind of scientist?
H: Just a scientist.
J: Who is the funniest person you know?
H: Sarah
J: Who is the smartest person you know?
H: Amy M.
J: What do you worry about?
H: I don't worry.
J: What's your favorite thing to play with right now?
H: Lily Rose (doll mentioned in previous post)
J: What do you like most about school?
H: Motor room (this is like inside playtime with scooters, a play structure, swing, big "motor" movement), table time (structured activities), and recess when it is not freezing outside.
J: If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?
H: To China- to eat potstickers and get lots of pretty clothes.
J: Anything you want to add?
H: I love summer!!
And, in honor of the girl, I will not editorialize this interview. Just the facts, no mommy opinions here!
I love you Hannah-Boo. Thanks for making me a mom, your mom. xoxo
