Hoffman's Hideaway: She's Five

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

She's Five

My baby is five.

How did this happen?

It was yesterday when I gave birth to her.

When I brought that sweet, precious, pink package home.

My sweet girl was born six years after Cole,

so we had six years of life with Cole and being used to his unique personality.

All that changed instantly.

While Cole is a man of few words,

Shelby is a woman of MANY.

I cannot remember her not talking,

or having something of vital importance to say.

While Cole would rather have dental surgery than sing and dance,

Shelby goes around all day singing and dancing and using her imagination.

I have asked Cole every day since he was three what he did at school.

Everyday the answer is the same.... Nothing is ALWAYS the answer.

Now, that Shelby is here she is more than happy to fill us in on what Cole does!

While Cole is all boy,

Shelby is ALL girl

She brings music, dancing, tea parties, princess dresses and play dates

While Cole is laid back, and careful with his emotions,

Shelby wears them on her sleeve and shares them openly.

There is never a question as to whether she is happy or sad!

Cole jumps up in the morning, Shelby sleeps..

Shelby paints, decorates and organizes, Cole builds.

She is the antithesis of Cole,

She was in every way what we were missing in our life.

She makes our world complete.

We are thankful for every second of the last 5 years.

We look forward to what this beautiful, amazing, talented girl will become.
I told her this morning as I tell her every day. She is our gift.
Happy Birthday Shelby.

3 comments:

lorabelle said...: And what a Beautiful gift SHE is at that!
Oh...FYI, that isn't what she tells all of us that you say to her everyday:) LOL...

Happy 5th Birthday Sweet Shelby girl!
You were just a month old the first time I set eyes on you and I remember it just like it was yesterday.
Thank Goodness that big brother of yours invited Clayton to his Birthday bowling party!
There hasn't been a day since, that you haven't crossed my mind...
(I think its safe to say that you were just the "push" that Chris and I needed in order to move forward on our mission to find our Allie girl.)
I Love you sweet Shelby. I love you when your head spins and you get a little Sassy too!; February 11, 2011 at 4:15 PM
3 Peanuts said...: Happy birthday to your lil one...she is darling:); February 24, 2011 at 4:04 PM
paige said...: enjoy celebrating your little girl, what a dollbaby!1
:); February 26, 2011 at 5:08 AM

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A Prayer for Children

A Prayer For Children

We pray for the children who sneak popsicles before supper,who erase holes in math workbooks,who can never find their shoes.
And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers,who never "counted potatoes,"who are born in places where we wouldn't be caught dead,who never go to the circus,who live in an X-rated world.
We pray for the children who bring us sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions,who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money.
And we pray for those who never get dessert,who have no safe blanket to drag behind them,who watch their parents watch them die,who can't find bread to steal,who don't have rooms to clean up,whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser,whose monsters are real.
We Pray for the Children who spend their allowance before Tuesday,who throw tantrums in the grocery storeand pick at their food,who like ghost stories,who shove dirty clothes under the bed,who never rinse out the tub,who get visits from the tooth fairy,who don't like to be kissed in front of the carpool,who squirm in church and scream in the phone,whose tears we sometimes laugh at and whose smiles can make us cry.
And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime,who will eat anything who have never seen dentist,who aren't spoiled by anybody,who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep,who live and move, but have no being
We pray for the children who want to be carried and for those who must,who we never give up on and for those who don't get a second chance.We pray for those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it.

Our Pledge to our Children

The Parent's Pledge
I will set a good example for my child. I will show my children I love them every day through words and physical affection. I will listen to my children and let them know I value what they say. I will praise my child's accomplishments and efforts towards those accomplishments.I will have realistic expectations for my children. I will allow them to make their own mistakes and learn from those experiences. I will avoid being too critical or focusing on my child's shortcomings. I will encourage my child to meet new challenges and have new experiences. I will respect my children as individuals even if I don't always agree with them. I will enjoy my children and make time to share interests and appreciate one another. I will love my children unconditionally. I will let them know they are lovable, worthwhile and valuable human beings.