She's 6!

Jaclyn turned 6 today! She's getting so grown up, I just can't believe it. She is really growing and learning this year, becoming such a responsible young lady, but yet still so young. She has moments of being so independent and very helpful, and then other moments when she wants to be a baby again, rocked in Mommy's arms. Funny how she is so grown up and so little at the same time. I'm sure this is the beginning of many years of this teeter-tottering, where she's figuring out what it means to grow up, while wanting to be little at the same time.

I was able to take her lunch and visit her at school today. It was fun, and very special for Jaclyn. It worked out that I could take Kendall and put her down for a nap in the church nursery, so I was really happy about that. It allowed me to stay longer in the classroom.
We bought Jaclyn some rainboots and an umbrella this year, and then Aunt Jill got her the matching rain coat, so Jaclyn was very excited to have the matching set. It will be hard for her to wait until Spring!

My mom sent her this costume, so she and Ashlyn had a lot of fun playing tonight, pretending they could fly.

Yesterday, we had her birthday party. It was a pajama party, but with an Ariel cake, so we had multiple themes going. It was so much fun for Jaclyn to have all of her girl classmates and friends there. I think she hardly slept for about 4 nights before the party. We're all a little tired. :)

Jaclyn has really been a big help for me with Kendall. She just LOVES being with her, making her smile, feeding her the bottle, and anything else! I came in the room one day last week to find Jaclyn sweetly reading to Kendall. It's so cute to see them interact. Kendall loves Jaclyn too. She's actually calm and comfortable when Jaclyn holds her and carries her. Pretty sweet.

Happy Birthday, Sweetie.