Lydia Claire is 6 years old today....we are sad her Daddy can't be with us because of exams, but I thought his words to her on her 6th birthday were perfect.
Dear Lydia,
Happy 6th birthday, Lydia! I am really really sorry that I cannot be with you for your fun day today, but I know you will have a blast and I am so excited for you. I will be studying for my tests today, but I will also be thinking about you all day long, wondering what you are doing right that minute, and hoping you are having the best day ever! Please tell Mama to send me some pictures of you so I can see you on your birthday. I know you will be beautiful!
I can hardly believe you are 6 years old! Can you? It just seems like yesterday that you were a tiny, funny little baby coming home with us just before Christmas. You were such a happy little baby, and you made me laugh and smile from the day you were born. In fact, I still remember the day that Mama told me she would be having another baby. We didn't even know yet what you looked like, or that you would be a sweet little girl, or even what your name would be. Mama just told me we would be having another baby...and you know what I did? I laughed! I was so happy to know another sweet baby was coming to live with me that I just laughed and laughed, and I said to Mama: "Well, she'll be the cherry on top!" And you have been! You have been a wonderful sweet little surprise to me from that day until now, and I am so happy and thankful to be your Daddy. You may be a 6 year old-first grader-big girl now...but you will always be my little baby...you'll always be the cherry on top...
I love you Lydia. Happy birthday to you...I hope your day knocks your socks off.
Love,
Daddy
