Abby's 7th Birthday

 

My sweet little girl, miss Abby, turned 7 years old. Where did that time go? I keep thinking about how next school year, she will be in 2nd grade and, I kid you not, I am having trouble believing that. I swear that just yesterday I was pulling her off of my leg trying to get her to go to preschool. I'm going to blink and she'll be a teenager. Nope. Not going to think about that right now.

This year for Abby's birthday, we stayed fairly low-key. She wanted to have a big party with her friends from school, but I seriously needed a break from that sort of ordeal. It's been a crazy year so far, and I'm not exactly looking for ways to add stress to it. I asked her what kind of cake she wanted and she kept telling me that she wanted a rainbow cake. Not just a measly square cake with a rainbow drawn on it. She wanted a rainbow cake, with rainbow frosting, in the shape of...you guessed it...a rainbow. I told her I'd do what I could. Because, giant party or not, my kids are getting the cake they want on their birthdays. No doubt about it. I love doing it and the kids always love waking up the next morning to see what 'amazing cake' mom did for them overnight. I did not disappoint. I googled 'how to make a rainbow cake' and divided the white cake mix batter into six bowls and made her rainbow cake. Then I cut it into a rainbow shape. Then I frosted it with a big rainbow on it. Done, done and done.  She was beyond happy.

We celebrated with cake and ice cream. The only people here were my mom (Grandma) and Aunt Mandy, Greta and Wesley. It was quiet and very fun. She got loads of new things (all of what she wanted) and was one very happy 7-year old. All in all, it was a great day.

 

At 7 years of age, miss Abby is really coming into her own. I can see myself in her. She has my hot temper (not good, but unavoidable) and also takes after me with her artistic skills. She's quite good for her age. She's as sweet as can be at school and has come so far with her social skills. She enjoys going to school and is one smart cookie! I couldn't be more proud of her and I am so happy that God has blessed me with her. And speaking of God, she is so thankful for Him. She is always talking about God and Jesus and how important they are to her. This makes my heart just glow. She's definitely on the right path and I'm so blessed to be her mom. What a fun and joyous seven years it has been. Happy Birthday, Abby!