Today was a bittersweet day in the Parker household, as our baby girl grew out of toddler hood into a preschooler. :( YES, after I picked her up from Kim's house, we headed to dance where all the other dancers were wearing their leotards and tutus, but not Kierra. No, she was wearing her new B-Day dress because mommy doesn't often let her "dress-up" for daycare. You see if she wears her birthday dress people will know it's a special day for Kierra..... and Miss Kayla did just that... she noticed first thing!
Well after dance Mommy and Kierra had a big job to do, (make supper together)... you see in the Parker house when it's your B-Day you get to create the menu. Kierra decided on Mac and Cheese, Corndogs, Corn, and Clementine Oranges. After putting the corndogs in the oven, Kierra snuck off to play. I found her moments later curled up on the couch "reading" a book. She said, "Look Mom... I can read now, because I'm FOUR!" Oh boy, I thought.... what else will she suddenly be able to do now that she's four? I will surely have to remember that line, and it may even come back to her someday. Well after a good laugh, a hug, and a little snuggle time while Jayden was at dance, and the boys were off playing, I still realized that although our little girl may be growing up, she will always find the time to snuggle and offer XOXOXOXOXO's....because after all.... "She is still OUR lil' girl!"
Happy 4th B-Day Kierra Jo! WE LOVE YOU!
The entertainment at the Blue and Gold Banquet this year was the Jack Sand's magic show. Now this is not just ANY magic show, but a magic show that I remember watching myself as a child. It was extra special to watch it with my own children. When Jack Sand needed a 5 year old volunteer from his audience, Jayden raised her hand proudly and was called to be his assistant. His act began when he placed a pink and blut handkerchief in her pocket. He then placed a brightly colored handkerchief bird into his hat and asked Jayden to pull it out of the hat. When she reached in the hat it was empty. After trying to remove the bird from the hat three times unsuccessfully, Jack Sand pulled out the two handkerchiefs that were in her pocket, only to have the bird tied in between the two. The look on her face was priceless! :) 
Today was a bittersweet day in the Parker household, as our baby girl grew out of toddler hood into a preschooler. :( YES, after I picked her up from Kim's house, we headed to dance where all the other dancers were wearing their leotards and tutus, but not Kierra. No, she was wearing her new B-Day dress because mommy doesn't often let her "dress-up" for daycare. You see if she wears her birthday dress people will know it's a special day for Kierra..... and Miss Kayla did just that... she noticed first thing! 
