Six

Happy Birthday to my sweetheart! Six years has gone by in the blink of an eye!

We have had a busy but fun week! Erin spent a day with Emma and Erika (always fun in her book!) and we even managed to get ourselves invited over for dinner with Richinda and the girls that night as well (always fun in my book!). Thursday was Erin's last day at the daycare. She took it very well. I was a bit sad, after all, Erin has been going to that daycare for over 3 years now! It felt like another milestone for her moving closer toward independence. Friday was spent picking up things for her family birthday party and back-to-school shopping. Man, I was beyond exhausted at the end of that day! Erin went over to Kacey's for a sleepover that night and by all accounts, the girls had a rip-roaring time, as they always do!!! Gord and I got a chance to go out for dinner - a nice evening on the patio at the Goose to enjoy the amazing weather we have been getting..... FINALLY!!!! Saturday I spent with Dee at her place having a garage sale. I was able to unload a small percentage of Erin's toys she no longer uses in addition to some 'junk' we no longer use! Sunday was market day, and an excellent one at that! Gord brought Aunt Elaine home to spend the night, so we had a nice dinner and a swim before falling asleep the night before the big family birthday party! Monday was the holiday, and we had Emily, who was babysitting in town until very late Sunday night, come over after babysitting to crash, then help us get ready for the party. Grampa came Monday afternoon and everyone was here to help Erin celebrate, family style! The day was amazing! Great fun, swimming, food, and wonderful very generous gifts that Erin is very thankful for! Thanks to everyone for making the day so special for Erin!!

So, here we are. September 8th. Erin's Birthday! And she is 6 today. She also starts back to school today and is taking the bus for the first time. I am happily, no where near as emotional as I expected to be when she got on the bus. She was so happy, and smiling and confident getting on the bus, it just made me beam!!! My big girl!!!