Dear Delilah,

How is it that you are already a child?  Where did your baby and toddler years go so soon?

I miss 2 year old Delilah, I miss 2 day old Delilah…. but I am so excited to know you now.  And I can’t wait to know you as you turn 5 in just another month and 15 in just another decade.

Yesterday was the first day you put on a backpack and walked into an elementary school.  You felt “a little nervous and a little shy” but already made a friend.  I’m so proud of you.

Your little sister was so upset that you left – I’m sorry that she will feel sad when you are away, but that just means you are such a wonderful, loving sister.

At almost 5, you are just 35 pounds and one of the clumsiest children I’ve ever met.  Your poor arms and legs are covered in bruises, but you get back up and try again every time.

You love movies, you love playing “tographer,” you love riding the balance bike and scooter.  You love to be read to and I know it won’t be long until you are reading to us.

Sometimes you are very sensitive, sometimes you have quite an attitude, all the time you are one of the greatest joys we can imagine.

The night before school started, you fell asleep in my arms – like most nights – and I hope to have those snuggles for many years to come.

Papa and I love you to the moon and back <3