Zoe B Big Sister

Dear Zoe B Big Sister,

A year ago today your baby sister was born. And 13 years ago your big sister was born! How cool that both of your sisters were born on the same day.

You and both of your sisters have a great relationship and I have to say I'm very impressed with you, kiddo. You are a great big sister to Junie - every morning you guys give each other hugs and I almost melt onto the floor. You and Josie adore each other and you miss her to pieces when she's at her mom's. How lucky you are that you get to be a big sister and a little sister at the same time. 

You have been saying the funniest things lately. I know I don't remember them all but here are a few good ones: 

Me: "Ugh, that cough!" 

You: "I know. I've been coughing for 20 years." 

Me: "What bathing suit are you going to wear for beach day?"

You: "Not my zucchini. Just my reg-li-er one."

Me: "How was beach day? Did everyone wear a bathing suit?" 

You: "Yes. And Carly even wore a BIKINA!"

As you can see, the word bikini is a bit tricky for you. I think I'll go ahead and take credit for the fact that you know the word zucchini and not bikini. Surely this nominates me for some kind of award. 

You're very into accessories right now. Headbands, necklaces, watches. You got a little watch the other day and you pretend it's a walkie-talkie watch and you talk into it. It's awesome. 

You and Grandpa went out and you picked out a birdfeeder the other day. You were SO excited and every morning you run to the door and check for birds. It's freakin' adorable. 

And in other news, you learned how to ride a mother-lovin' bike! A two-wheeler without training wheels! I think the balance bike really paid off. I told you when you could glide down the hill on your balance bike that we would get you a Barbie bike. One day you convinced me you could do it, so we bought the Barbie bike and you just got on and rode away! Hot diggity!

Here's a little video we did to showcase your new skills.

I love you so much, kiddo.  More every single day. I still stare at you in your sleep and get all gushy. I wonder if I'll still do that when you're a big teenager. Probably. 

xoxo,

M