Mesha is 6!

Mesha turned 6 yesterday!  She wanted a My Little Pony party (again).  We opened presents in the wee hours of the morning before school.

I got to take cup cakes into Mesha's class for snack time.  It was cute to see her in her element.  Also I now know how she got to be so sassy lately!  The kids she sits next to has some mouth.  Can you say brat?

For Mesha's birthday dinner she chose to go to Ci Ci's Pizza.  We ate pony cake when we got home.

I can't believe I am old enough to have a 6 year old.  But I think this concept will continue to surprise me over the years.  I have heard from other mothers that there is always a special bond with your oldest.  I feel it true in my case.  I think it comes from learning as I go and Mesha being patient and willing to forgive me.  Here are some Mesha at 6 facts for the record.

~Mesha loves animals.  Her favorites include horses, cats, birds, dolphins, etc.
~Mesha is sassy, cuddly, and dramatic all at once.  It can be exhausting.
~Mesha is a great artist.
~Mesha is afraid to be alone, even in a different room of the house than the adults.
~Mesha can read and write and count to 100.
~Mesha has the sweatiest feet and hands I've ever know.
~Mesha is a great big sister.  She is kind and plays with both of her younger siblings.
~Mesha says that she doesn't like parents and the she loves me soooo much every day (like I said, dramatic!)

I don't think I really understood love or sacrifice until I had Mesha.  I know that sounds corny but I think most parents out there know what I mean.  I'm so lucky to have my Mesha.