Well, since I updated your brother's blog yesterday, I thought I had better update yours. Soon enough you will be a full fledged reader, and the last thing I want to hear is, "|How come you wrote in Matthew's journal not mine?". Fair is fair. You still get to stay up later than him, so there. So, since I last wrote, you were expecting a brother, we did not have a name for him at that time, but as you well know it is Matthew. You have been an awesome big sister right from the beginning. I am sure you wondered what the heeck was going on in the beginning. you had this little brother, but he couldn't come home, and you weren't allowed to visit it. You never complained.
Once he came home, you helped all you could. Almost to the point where we tripped over you. You loved him from the start. You were never jealous, except at bed time. It took a while to explain to you that he was helpless and didn't know night from day. Regardless, you are an awesome big sister.
Kindergarten soon ended. I remember walking to school with you for the first time. We made it all the way, and I never had to carry you. I remember the second time we walked to school, this time we took Bosco, and that dog almost attacked us. Bosco stood up for you though. When school ended, the summer awaited. You went to horseback riding camp, not once, but twice. You even got to go to Southampton a couple of times. No Deerhurst though. We had play dates with friends, and even the stock car races for the first time. I wish I was off the whole summer with you. Some day.
Finally, September came, grade 1. All day every day. New teacher, new classmates, new friends. You even developed new firends at home, Autumn, and Sydney came over often. Unfortunately we couldn't go camping this year, but there will be more in the future. However, I think the best of all, was learning to ride your bike. Watching you try, and try, without giving up, made me so proud. I have video of it somewhere, trust me, I will post it.
You are doing well in school, haven't been sent to the office yet. I was so proud last year, when you won an award for humility. I forgot to mention that. Horseback riding continues to be a passion. You went in two shows so far, and have two 2nd place ribbons to show for it. Unfortunately, you are going to have to wait a bit longer for your own horse. Until you move out if I get my way. You started skating weekly, you are doing fine. You continue gymnastics, and frankly my dear, that is all we have time for.
You had your first birthday party (even though your birthday wasn't for 2 more months). You had 6 friends, Courtney, Sydney, Emma, Alyssa, Kaya and Charly. It was fun for everyone. We thought it would be best to do while it was still 'warm' instead of at the end of December. Nana made sure Super Mario made it back in your life after you lost him this summer. Now you and your mom can't put it down.
You continue to love your brother. I know you will be a big help once he starts crawling and walking. You better be, mom and I are counting on you to keep him entertained! You still have an identity crisis with your own bed. If I had known I would spend the most time in it since you climbed in to our bed so much, I wouldn't have painted the room pink. It can be a little too much to look at some mornings. Speaking of pink, how do you like your new background here? Blogger never gave me many options.
Love you lots, I will post the year in pictures soon.
Dad
