I can’t express what you do to me.
All I know is that yesterday you were born, today you turned six and I’m afraid that tomorrow you’ll be eighteen.
I’m trying to take you in day by day.
I’m trying to soak in the words that you love to say, like seriously and ridiculous.
I’m trying to tattoo your smile and your personality on my heart and my brain with every conversation we have.
Daily I bring you close to me to feel what your hugs feel like on that day, I smell your hair, I feel your skin.
I want to live in the moment with you.
You make me laugh, you make me cry, you make me think.
You make me Live.
I may bring you milk and cut up apples, but you bring me so much more than I ever dreamed possible. Thank you for your love, your hugs, your laughter, your jokes, your personality. Thank you for being YOU. You amazing child.
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Last night, I interviewed Ariel for our annual birthday interview:
So, what’s tomorrow?
My birthday.
How old are you going to be?
Six.
Are you excited?
Yes.
What are you going to do tomorrow?
I’m going to have a donut from Dunkin’ Donuts and then it’s going to have six candles in it and tomorrow night I’m going to Olive Garden.
Do you want the servers to sing to you?
Yes.
Why?
Because tomorrow is my birthday.
What did you do today?
Got my ears pierced. (a side note from Mom: SHE DID IT, SHE REALLY DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
I can’t believe you got your ears pierced. What was it like?
I was crying at the first because I thought it was going to hurt and they put a marker on it and I got a purse like Jenna (her cousin) and it has butterflies on it and finally got them. And at the end I was like “ow and that hurts” and then I was proud of myself.
Are you happy or sad that you have earrings?
I’m happy. I don’t know why I need to wear these earrings for six weeks.
For my birthday I got new earrings from Jenna and Jeremy.
What else?
A DS, a Hannah Montanta game for my DS and a carnival game, it’s rated E and a Hannah Montana bed.
Was it a great day?
Yes, it was very, very very very very very very great great great great great great great day.
What’s your favorite color? Blue.
What’s your favorite song? Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus.
What’s your faovirte food? Macaroni and cheese
What’s your favorite drink? Orange drink.
Whose your favorite person? Kylie and Addison and Allie and Claire.
How much do you love your Mom?
super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super much.
How long do you want hug me? 355 times.
How much do you love your Daddy-o?
very very very very very veyr super super super super super very super very much.
How much do you love Racecar? One.
What do you like to play with?
My DS and my puppy and barbies. and I like to play with my earrings. Kidding. I’m very kidding.
What’s your favorite animal?
Cute cute cute kittens.
I love celebrating my birthdays and going to chuck e cheese.
Do you like hugs or kisses? Hugs AND kisses.
Do you like vanilla or chocolate? Chocolate.
Do you like apples or grapes? Apples.
Broccoli or green beans? Green beans.
What’s your vegetable? Peas.
What’s your favorite fruit? Apple.
What are your favorite words? “What the?” “Weird.” “Ridiculous.” “Seriously.”
And then tomorrow, would you hug me all day long? No. I mean, yes. Just a little bit. Because I really want to eat my donuts.
Happy birthday, Ariel.
Thank you, Mom.
No, Ariel. THANK YOU.
Happy Birthday, Ariel! I love your interviews, Beth, and how your love pours out for your kids. Yay for the pierced ears!
Happy Birthday, Ariel! I love your interviews, Beth, and how your love pours out for your kids. Yay for the pierced ears!
Okay so I’ve been subscribed to you for several weeks now ever since my sister (The Nester) told me you got to interview Patrick Dempsey on the phone.
Anyway, I already felt like we had stuff in common but I know, every blogger who is a mom has stuff in common, right? But THEN I saw that you watch a Friends episode every night before bed which is exactly what I do. I just watched The One Where Monica Sings and her blouse was see-through. ANYWAY. Like you, re-watching these shows, I see how funny Joey is. And Phoebe. She’s funny too.
I also saw you’ll be at BlissDom and so I can’t wait to meet you there. And I think your new design is fabulous. Okay. I’m done.
Oh. And happy birthday to that sweet girl of yours. My girls just turned 5 so I’m preparing for next year kindergarten. Shoot me now.
Okay so I’ve been subscribed to you for several weeks now ever since my sister (The Nester) told me you got to interview Patrick Dempsey on the phone.
Anyway, I already felt like we had stuff in common but I know, every blogger who is a mom has stuff in common, right? But THEN I saw that you watch a Friends episode every night before bed which is exactly what I do. I just watched The One Where Monica Sings and her blouse was see-through. ANYWAY. Like you, re-watching these shows, I see how funny Joey is. And Phoebe. She’s funny too.
I also saw you’ll be at BlissDom and so I can’t wait to meet you there. And I think your new design is fabulous. Okay. I’m done.
Oh. And happy birthday to that sweet girl of yours. My girls just turned 5 so I’m preparing for next year kindergarten. Shoot me now.
Pierced ears–how fantastic and exciting!! So glad she had a great birthday. Such a sweet, sweet girl…hope we can visit soon!
Pierced ears–how fantastic and exciting!! So glad she had a great birthday. Such a sweet, sweet girl…hope we can visit soon!
loved all the pictures. how beautiful.
p.s. I say “seriously” all the time
loved all the pictures. how beautiful.
p.s. I say “seriously” all the time
What a great birthday post for a very special, very loved little girl. Ariel is such a sweet girl who really does bring joy, fun and love with her everywhere she goes. I hope she enjoyed dinner and I really hoped the servers sang to her!!!
What a great birthday post for a very special, very loved little girl. Ariel is such a sweet girl who really does bring joy, fun and love with her everywhere she goes. I hope she enjoyed dinner and I really hoped the servers sang to her!!!
What a stunning girl you have
Happy Birthday Ariel!
What a stunning girl you have
Happy Birthday Ariel!
She is lovely and her baby pictures are adorable! Precious kids!
She is lovely and her baby pictures are adorable! Precious kids!
She is too cute!!! Her baby pics are adorable. Happy Birthday to your little girl =)
She is too cute!!! Her baby pics are adorable. Happy Birthday to your little girl =)
Love this! Love you! Love the birthday girl! Seriously!!!!!
Love this! Love you! Love the birthday girl! Seriously!!!!!
Happy Birthday to her!
Adorable! I love the birthday interview 
Happy Birthday to her!
Adorable! I love the birthday interview 
I hope she had a wonderful birthday – and congrats on finally following through on the pierced ears. Awesome! She’s so big.
I hope she had a wonderful birthday – and congrats on finally following through on the pierced ears. Awesome! She’s so big.
This post made me cry..
I’m so frustrated with my baby right now.. and some days I wonder if it’s worth it.. it’s so much harder than I EVER thought it could possibly be…
But then I realize I’m going to be in your shoes.. I’m going to wonder how he went from being an impossible baby to a 6 year old..
I wish it was easier to enjoy this time… and cherish it…
This post made me cry..
I’m so frustrated with my baby right now.. and some days I wonder if it’s worth it.. it’s so much harder than I EVER thought it could possibly be…
But then I realize I’m going to be in your shoes.. I’m going to wonder how he went from being an impossible baby to a 6 year old..
I wish it was easier to enjoy this time… and cherish it…
Happy Birthday, Ariel!! You are one beautiful and very special six year old!
Happy Birthday, Ariel!! You are one beautiful and very special six year old!
LOVE IT…happy birthday to your big girl!
LOVE IT…happy birthday to your big girl!
~Happy Birthday Ariel~
Congrats on being so brave and getting your ears pierced.
LOL @ Kidding. I’m very kidding. She’s so cute!
~Happy Birthday Ariel~
Congrats on being so brave and getting your ears pierced.
LOL @ Kidding. I’m very kidding. She’s so cute!
Ariels resemblance to you is UNCANNY! She has your exact face. What a beautiful little girl. I love your birthday interview tradition!
Ariels resemblance to you is UNCANNY! She has your exact face. What a beautiful little girl. I love your birthday interview tradition!
What a beautiful tribute to your darling little girl! And I am going to have to use your idea of the birthday interview… LOVE IT!
What a beautiful tribute to your darling little girl! And I am going to have to use your idea of the birthday interview… LOVE IT!
So sweet! Happy day to your darling daughter.
(My Zoe loves Olive Garden too!)
So sweet! Happy day to your darling daughter.
(My Zoe loves Olive Garden too!)
Sounds like she had a wonderful birthday! Sorry I am late to send birthday wishes! Enjoy year 6, both of you! : )
Sounds like she had a wonderful birthday! Sorry I am late to send birthday wishes! Enjoy year 6, both of you! : )
She is so stinkin’ cute, and looks just like her mama.
She is so stinkin’ cute, and looks just like her mama.