Now we are six

 Now We Are Six



Author: A.A. Milne

When I was one,

I had just begun.

When I was two,

I was nearly new.

When I was three,

I was hardly me.

When I was four,

I was not much more.

When I was five,

I was just alive.

But now I am six,

I'm as clever as clever.

So I think I'll be six

now and forever.

Dear Lily,

Now you are six! And an amazing six year old you are.

 This year has been a big year for you. This year you started kindergarten and lost two teeth; you can swim the length of the pool, and you learned to read. Just in the last few months you and I have been able to relate as big people, not just as grown-up to child. You have matured so much! We share jokes sometimes that Drew and Julianna don't get...and I love that. You're as smart as a whip and nothing gets by you!

It was a hard day when you went to kindergarten the first time. And although there have been some kinks, growing pains and hard lessons, you have blossomed beautifully. I pinch myself everyday that you reach a new level of maturity and understanding of the world around you.

You remain the most creative and artistic person I know. Recently, we have been stuck at home for days on end. (You had the flu and we had two winter storms in two weeks!) During the long days of winter (when you weren't recovering from the flu on the couch) you were doing art. Hours and hours of art. You have painted, drawn, glued and cut your way through about 85 pounds of art supplies over the last two weeks. It's a good thing you've asked for more art supplies for your birthday!

This year you have become keenly aware of the world and your place in it. You have asked insightful, introspective questions. You have soaked up every piece of information that you've been told. You know about everything from where babies come from to how your white blood cells know how to fight bad germs. Your teacher Mrs. Law recently shared that you were able to tell your whole class the scientific reason for flamingos being pink! Wow! I will continue to marvel at your questions and answer the best that I can. Thank heaven for the Internet. We go to the computer often to explore your questions together.

You are already more than half way through kindergarten and on your way to bigger things. I am looking forward to everything you have to teach me...even when the lessons aren't always fun for either one of us. We are getting through this thing called life together. Simply by being Lily you have transformed me, my life and my future.

You are exactly who you are supposed to be and I love you.

Keep it up, kid.

Love,
Mom