It's been a while since I've written here-- nearly 2 years to be exact-- and you've done a lot of growing up in that time. Currently, you're a first grader, although I think I'll always have my doubts about whether sending you to kindergarten at age 4 was the right decision. I think that's just my nature, though: to doubt, to worry, to second guess. Luckily, you did not inherit those traits from me. You are the epitome of a carefree spirit. You smile and it lights up your entire face (I noticed that when you were still an infant, by the way). People always comment on your happy-go-lucky demeanor and your infectious smile. Truly, when you smile at people, they can't help but to smile back.
You're a social girl; we can rarely walk down the hallway at school without hearing at least one, "Hi, Macey!" However, you do have one very best friend. You did in preschool too. You're kind to everyone, but you prefer one bestie. I was that way, too. Your best friend this year is Eliza. You're attached at the hip. I watch out of my classroom window sometimes as you walk around the playground with Eliza, heads leaned together in deep discussion. Oh, to know what you're talking about. Probably Tic Tac Toy-- a YouTube channel that is your current obsession.
What else is there to know about you at this age? Your age, by the way, is currently ALMOST six-and-a-half. You take gymnastics once a week. You read fluently, though reading isn't your favorite thing to do (I'm hoping that changes!). You have played a few seasons of soccer and seem to really enjoy it. You love your family and shower us with affection. You're strong willed, which I sometimes have to remind myself is actually a good characteristic. You stand up for yourself and for others too. You're confident, which is something I deeply admire about you.
I tell you frequently that you're such a joy and I mean every word of that. You bring so much laughter (yes, the tweak is currently still around) and happiness into our lives. I can't wait to see who you become, but I am enjoying every minute of who you are right now.
