On her birthday, I put her to bed and whispered, "By the way .... ""What?" she whispered back, eager to be in on the conspiracy.
"Happy birthday, one more time," I whispered.
She smiled and kissed me -- a big, smacky kiss on the cheek -- and said, "And, to seal it? A hug!" She threw her arms around me and we laughed, and she settled back in to her bed.
Looking up at me, she said, "Mommy, you're lucky to have such a daughter."
I roared.
I'll teach her humility when she's older.
For now? All I can say is "Yes, Ramona, you are so right. I am lucky to have such a daughter."
Happy Happy Day to you dear, Ramona! :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you today and always!
And a Happy Birthday to Ramona - that's a great age to be!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Ramona! We're very fond of 5 year old girls around here too. :)
ReplyDeleteMy how the years have flown. It seems just yesterday I was looking at her baby picture online. Happy Birthday, Ramona, and may this year be filled with all sorts of wonderful adventures.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Ramona!
ReplyDeleteWell Happy Birthday Miss Ramona! 5 year olds are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog Karen, and for your comment there and on 4 Real. I appreciate it!
Peace and Laughter,
Cristina
Happy Birthday, Ramona!
ReplyDeleteMy Third Son just turned 5 on the 20th. He comes up with some great conversations, too. I wish I was as good at remembering them as you are, Karen.
He told me the other day he is having a "growth sprout".
Awwww ... little ones are the best!
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Birthday to your "baby"! As a Mommy of all girls (too), I would agree "you're lucky to have such a daughter".
Happy Birthday Ramona - hope you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteTrue humility means being able to admit when you're important as well as when you are not-quite-that-important. I'd say Ramona has it down pat. ;) Happy birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, you cheeky little gal! You are every bit as much a honey as your namesake...and every bit as much a character. ;)
ReplyDeleteBirthday blessings & prayers for you today & always.
PS. My 6-year-old daughter assures me that you will love being 5!
Happy birthday Ramona. I can't believe you are five already :)
ReplyDeleteOH I LOVE HER!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEveryone should have such a child. We would all be so LUCKY!!!!
Kisses to Ramona!