FIVE YEARS {milestones}

Scout is FIVE years old!

 

I know that in general I am a person that struggles with time passing and life changing too quickly.  I must mention some reference to it in just about every milestone post I make, but FIVE YEARS, really!?!  That means that Kevin & I have been parents for FIVE YEARS!  That means that I have been keeping this blog for over FIVE YEARS!  FIVE YEARS we have been able to gaze in awe at this beautifully innocent face with sweet dimples and deep brown eyes!  FIVE YEARS we have been witness to one of the most amazing ADVENTURES God offers as we have gotten to know this amazing child ! 

 

WOW! 

 

At FIVE years old, Clara is such a delight to parent!  While she is finally embracing the "Scout" nick name, the name is now a little comical because she is about the most girly-girl we know.  Right now she loves princesses, fairies, dress-up, frills, wearing dresses (the longer the better) and accessorizing!  She LOVES to read and is drawn to books like Pinkalicious, Fancy Nancy, and Bernstain Bears.  Within the past few weeks her interest in art has blossomed.  She draws, colors, paints and creates every single day!  Her imagination is incredible, but often inspired by her experiences (family & school activities) and passions (princesses & fairies).  Right now she reports that she wants to grow up and become an actress so that she can perform in plays.  She acts scenes out to her favorite stories and movies often and is delighted when we are willing to play along, (typically as a villain or sidekick).  Clara LOVES to play board games & work puzzles!  Over the past few years has collected quite a few games & puzzles which she loves to play with her Daddy.  While we play a lot as a family, the games and puzzles have kind of become their thing while Clara & Mommy prefer to bake and read chapter books together.

 

We got to have a conference with her preschool teacher lately and Mrs. Colpitts reported that Clara is doing wonderfully academically,  which we are very proud of, but not surprised because she loves to learn!  Clara's teacher really emphasized how mature she is emotionally.  We were elated to hear that Clara is extremely well liked in her classroom because she is really kind and considerate to her peers and instructors.  She helps others with their work, thinks of others feelings and plays well with everyone.  Kevin & I walked out of the conference on cloud nine!  While we get to see much of this sweetness, to know that this is really who she is out in the world, without us and our reminders, feels pretty neat!  It is an understatement to say we are proud of this kid!  Getting to know and learn from her over the past FIVE years has been our absolute pleasure!