Thanks to Haddie's many well-wishers on my blog and on Facebook. Her 6th birthday was a magical one.Note: I did not say her actual birthday party. I will write about that once I can muster up the strength to relive it. A summary?
25 kids= my nervous breakdown.
Hadley is still at a glorious age when even the simplest things delight her.
Well, with the exception of our recent trip to Glenwood Springs. We were admittedly spoiled during ski season and stayed in some gorgeous cabins and two-bedroom condos. When we walked into our hotel room at the Glenwood Hot Springs, she set down her luggage, looked around and proclaimed,
"Hmmm...kind of funny they don't have a kitchen."
This is her way of saying her future husband had better be wealthy.
That said, she is still delightfully unsoiled in the ways of the world. She doesn't covet the best toys or clothes and I've never once heard her utter she is bored. Laughter, innocence and friends surround her as the world is her oyster.
Nevermind that the kid can't fathom the thought of sticking one of those slimy sea urchins in her mouth.
Friends and family showered her with clothes, books and crafts. By far, her favorite was her gift from Grandma B: Twinkletoe shoes that she has been prancing around in all week. My friend Dana sent me this poem that fits the bill perfectly.
Now We are SixWhen 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 for ever and ever.
by A. A. Milne
At 6 and almost 4, I have to same I am thoroughly enjoying my children. This has not always been the case.
See the entirety of my blog for sordid details.
And so my question for you is this: at what ages have you most enjoyed your children? What ages have been the most difficult for you?
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It's funny: mine are 6 and 4 too, and I was just thinking the other day how absolutely delightful they can be. Finally. ;) These really are great ages.
Could we have finally arrived? For now? :-)
I have one word for you: tweens. And then teens. Actually, those are two words and can be tough. I adore my children but the hormones? I DO NOT.
This is Jane, BTW.
LOL. The great thing about my children's ages is they don't have an attitude yet, their friends don't rule their lives and they truly love being with the family. I'm loving it!
I love Hadley.
I laughed at your saying that her comment about no kitchen is her way of saying she needs to marry rich.
Those Twinkletoe shoes are pretty spectacular!
She is so beautiful. Happy belated birthday to Hadley!
I love the ages my kids are now -- 7 and 9. I think it's because I so value independence. The baby years were hard for me.
I hope I can continue to say this during the teenage years!
The older mine get the better. I know I'm probably crazy, but I am looking forward to the teenage years, when I'm sure they will hate me, but they will be capable of at least feeding themselves. :)
I am enjoying my five year old but struggling with my three year old.
Trust me, the teenage years are tough. Of course, it depends on the teens but I tend to get along better with my kids' friends than I do my own children. Why? Your own kids would rather die than talk to you. So, I'm the cool mom to their friends and the ignored mom with my own. :)
What I'm saying is enjoy 'em while they're young!
Hind sight being 20/20 (I have grandchildren)...I loved and enjoyed my kids but was often too busy to take particular notice of each stage, now I take the time to enjoy each stage of my grandbabies knowing that however difficult it will not last, I wish I knew then what I know now.
Six?
Did you say six?
As in onetwothreefourfiveSIX?
I cannot believe it. I think I started reading your blog when she was three?
Look at her in these pictures! Love 'em. You're so lucky.
I loved my kids at those ages! And I admittedly miss them so much! Like a person who is now gone from my life--they just change so much. And although I love my kids and who they are now as teenagers, I will always miss those little ones.
My kids are really good for teenagers. They really don't give me any problems, but every single decision you make at this age is for their future and that is what is hard!
Hands down, baby and toddler are most difficult. Of course, I haven't hit the teenage years yet. I'm sure my opinion will change when that happens.
So funny the spectrum of answers here. I guess different people have different challenges that depend on the personalities of our children and ourselves. I can honestly say I'm not a baby person. Add a colicky one to the mix? Definitely not a baby person. :)
That said, I LOVE working with the youth but I wonder if my opinion will change with my own teens.
I agree that 6 and 4 are great. Even my 2 year old is hilarious, so I'm loving that stage where they learn to say words and it's all so exciting. I think each year gets better. Hopefully it keeps on like that.
Love that poem by A.A. Milne!
And how true is that? What a gift, to be six...
:)
Hadley is a beauty. Love her spunk in those Twinkletoe shoes.
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