Ava G

Ava G

 (which seems to be her nickname now and then)

 - has been my daughter...

since the moment I saw her darling face.

But today marks our 5th official gotcha forever day.

 And our beautiful Ava Grace Jinah is not a baby anymore.

 She is strong.

And loving.

And nurturing.

  And a beautiful gift from God.

Her recent grade card from Kindergarten...

reassured me that even though I feel like I fail miserably most days 

in the "mother" department...

that this little princess

is well adjusted and happy.

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS

Accepts redirection from adults - Excellent

Exhibits self-control - Excellent

Uses courteous and respectful language with others - Excellent

Interacts appropriately with other students - Excellent

A momma love, love, loves to see Excellent on any category -

but especially when it is linked to "social/emotional". 

I cannot even explain how it feels to get a hug 

from this beautiful little person.

She makes us smile every single day..

with her quirky little sense of humor...

and her fabulous infectious laughter.

 I have reminisced all day about how shy and scared she was on this day 5 years ago.

But how quickly she relaxed and accepted my love...

our love.

(although she did not allow us to sleep for over a year!)

We love you Ava Grace Jinah!

Forever and ever.