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Last year, I was that mom! The mom who miserably failed at Christmas!

One of our family traditions is to take the kids where they want to go (as long as we can afford it) on their birthday. So on the weeks leading up to my son’s 4th birthday, he told us that he wanted to go to the zoo which wasn’t a surprise at all since he loves animals. So on his birthday weekend, my husband and I decided to do a family trip to Virginia Beach.

On a chilly Monday morning, I got off the passenger seat. I opened the door beside you and put on a happy face. “It’s going to be fun!!!” I said as I showed you how excited I was. And then I felt my tears about to fall, my voice started trembling. I didn’t want you to see me cry. I turned my back away from you. Daddy got you out of your car seat as I tried to wiped away my tears. You held my hand as soon as you got off the car.

My Princess, I didn’t think this day would come so soon. The day you turned 5. The day you’re officially a big girl. As I look at you, I still see my baby. Yes, you have grown so much since you were born 5 years ago, 23.25 inches to be exact. But even though you […]