Happy Birthday, Ariel.
Five years ago today, Ariel was born.
Five years of laughter and love.
Five years of being in awe of this child we created.
Five years of sweetness and joy, creativity and humor.
I have bittersweet feelings about this birthday. On one hand, I'm sad at how quickly she's growing into a little girl. When I shop for her, it's no longer in the toddler department near the butterfly tops and floral cotton bottoms. Instead, I'm surrounded by glitter belts and bratz dolls and the realization that she really is a big girl with her own ideas and feelings of independence.
But on the other hand, how can I not feel full of love and excitement over her growth and maturity? I see her everyday and everyday she does something or says something that fills me with happiness and pride.
Thank you, Ariel, for being you. I wish you the happiest of birthdays ever today. I can't wait to celebrate you and the amazing girl that you are.
Don't miss the VERY important interview with our Birthday Girl below.
Tell me, Ariel, how hold are you going to be tomorrow? Five
Are you excited for your birthday? Yeah.
How excited? Really excited, so much excited. really really so much excited.
What are you going to do on your birthday? um, play games and pinatas outside.
What else are you going to do, for real? Open presents, blow out my candles and I would like to feel the little feet of the babies on your belly.
What are you going to do after school? I'm going to get my fingernails and toenails painted at the salon and then I'm going to lunch at Red Robin.
What are you going to eat at Red Robin? ummmmmm............cheeseburgers with french fries and nachos.
Last year, we went to get your ears pierced, but you changed your mind just as they were going to pierce your ears. Why did you change your mind? Because I was too young for that.
And now you are thinking about getting your ears pierced tomorrow, are you really wanting to get your ears pierced? Yes.
Why? So I can look extra pretty with my make-up on.
When are you allowed to wear make-up? Because I'm allowed to with Halloween costumes. When I go to school I'm going to wear my earrings.
So, tomorrow, when we get your ears pierced, you know it's going to hurt, right? For just a second. I'll say just say a couple of ouches.
I can't believe you are going to be five, sometimes I think you are still my little baby girl. Are you? No, I'm a big girl now. I'm not a baby.
Can I hold you like a baby? nooooooooo. it's disgusting.
Do you love your mommy? Really so much, mommy beth.
Well, I hope you have a very happy, happy happy fifth birthday. Thank you. I would love to kiss you on my birthday.
Mommy loves you. and I love you to go to bed with me when there is a thunderstorm.
Alrighty, then.
Even though she is growing up fast, at least she bothered to answer your questions in the interview! I imagine their will be a time when our daughters will not necessarily be so willing to participate in such things.
Posted by: planningqueen | January 25, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Happy Happy Birthday to your adorable "Mini Me"!
btw, I gave you an award today, come by and pick it up won't you?
Posted by: New Diva on the Blog | January 25, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Oh that is so heart-warming! What a sweet pea. Happy 5th Birthday Ariel! Enjoy your special day honey.
Posted by: Lynette | January 25, 2008 at 10:16 AM
I absolutely adore this post! I cannot wait until my baby is old enough to be interviewed! How sweet! She is beyond beautiful!!! Happy b-day to Ariel! :)
~melody~
Posted by: Melody from ~Pennies In My Pocket~ | January 25, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Beth...we do have something in common, my son Justin's birthday is today as well....the interview questions were so cute...what a sweet little miss you have..Happy Birthday, Ariel!
Posted by: Dixiechick | January 25, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Happy Birthday, Ariel!
I see your mommy Beth has already started you on the nachos.
Nice.
Posted by: Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama | January 25, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Oh, she is absolutely beautiful and darling! Happy birthday Ariel!
Posted by: Misty Dawn | January 25, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Happy Birthday Ariel! And Happy Day you became a mommy Beth!
Posted by: Sara | January 25, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Happy Birthday Ariel!
I hope that your new earrings don't hurt too much, because they are going to look great!
Posted by: Lisa@Take90West | January 25, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Happy Birthday Ariel!!
Posted by: Chrissy Witt | January 25, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Happy Birthday!
so sweet, i love the interviews....
Posted by: crookedeyebrow | January 25, 2008 at 01:59 PM
So precious!
Posted by: Carrington | January 25, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Ugh. I can't handle this, it's too cute. TOO CUTE.
Posted by: milk&honey | January 25, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Wow! HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY! What a great age to be. Yes Red Robin is awesome, she has great taste!
What a simply fabulous interview, such a little lady!
Blessings!
Posted by: Regina | January 26, 2008 at 09:13 AM
What a sweet interview! Let us know how she does getting her ears pierced. I just got my daughters done last Saturday (I have a video of it posted on my blog) and she, in the end, got them pierced, but she cried - ALOT - like through the entire thing! :) Happy Birthday Ariel!!
Posted by: Aimee | January 26, 2008 at 10:36 AM
A big happy birthday to the birthday girl. So did you get your ears pierced?
Posted by: Tracy F | January 26, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Happy 5th Birthday Ariel! My Princess turns six tomorrow.
Posted by: Twisted Cinderella | January 26, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Happy Birthday! What a cutie!
Posted by: Mrs. Schmitty | January 27, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Wait...wait....now I'M not your favorite interviewee? Rats.
Happy, happy birthday big girl Ariel. You are going to be the rockinest big sister in the universe, I just know it.
Posted by: Jenny from Chicago | January 27, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Beth, that IS very heartwarming! I completely understand about the bittersweet feelings. I loved the pictures of her when younger...so cute! Can I also just say I really wish my stomach looked like the mermaids. I'm just sayin!
Posted by: Dana | January 31, 2008 at 07:16 PM