Jane's birthday.
Jane is so very grand.
But her birthday morning was not. Her first gift of the day was waking up with the nasty virus I had over the weekend. I found her moaning in bed with teary eyes and a burning fever.
After getting her medicated and settled on the couch for the day she told me, in the most pitiful little voice, "All I want for my birthday is a towel to dry my tears."
Oh, man.
So we got her a tiny towel and situated ourselves near her on the couch for a day of book reading,PBS watching, and shaved ice eating. And thanks to a thoughtful Grandma Diane, Jane spent a happy hour or two singing along to her newly beloved musical Hallmark princess card. Hallmark, I could just kiss you. Grandma, I will. . .next time I see you.
After an outfit change or two, and a nap or two. . .
. . .Jane rallied, put on her new birthday dress from Grandma Michele, and tea-partied until dinner with her lovely new dishes.
Fading fast, but not too tired for cake.
Jane makes a wish. . .
Oh sweet Jane, we're so sorry you had to be sick today. But like you always do, you made the most of things and it was a beautiful, memorable day.
I know i tell you this so much, but you are so very special. You have such charm and charisma, so much determination. You are inquisitive and vivacious and loving and so very lovable. You are such a bright light in our family and I simply love you more than I can say.
Happy Birthday sweet girl.
Jane is so very grand.
But her birthday morning was not. Her first gift of the day was waking up with the nasty virus I had over the weekend. I found her moaning in bed with teary eyes and a burning fever.
After getting her medicated and settled on the couch for the day she told me, in the most pitiful little voice, "All I want for my birthday is a towel to dry my tears."
Oh, man.
So we got her a tiny towel and situated ourselves near her on the couch for a day of book reading,PBS watching, and shaved ice eating. And thanks to a thoughtful Grandma Diane, Jane spent a happy hour or two singing along to her newly beloved musical Hallmark princess card. Hallmark, I could just kiss you. Grandma, I will. . .next time I see you.
After an outfit change or two, and a nap or two. . .
Oh sweet Jane, we're so sorry you had to be sick today. But like you always do, you made the most of things and it was a beautiful, memorable day.
I know i tell you this so much, but you are so very special. You have such charm and charisma, so much determination. You are inquisitive and vivacious and loving and so very lovable. You are such a bright light in our family and I simply love you more than I can say.
Happy Birthday sweet girl.
18 comments:
o my goodness this is such a beautiful post, truly a journal entry shared. happy happy birthday sweet janie girl!! and hello every picture you captured on here speaks a million words and feelings!! love just radiates from the blossoms on the cake to janies sweet face of knowing and feeling the love her family has for her!!! hope everyone's feeling all better now :)
Kate, my dear... you leave me speechless. I can't believe how you can bring that heavy feeling in my heart and even watery eyes.
This little girl is so beautiful and I love, love her name! It's really interesting to read about her and yes, I could just cry when all she wished for was a towel.
Simply gorgeous pictures and writing! Look at that cake!!! :)
you're such a good mama. happy birthday miss jane!
Love to see her in the pink heart swimming suit! She worked for that privilege :) So glad she was feeling a little better by the end of the day. Love that Jane-y pie!
One thing I love about you Kate is your way of expressing your self. Your love for Jane and your concern for her to have the best birthday is clear. Happy Birthday to the Birthday girl! I'm glad she was able to have a morsel of fun sprinkled in. Loves and misses
OMG! she's so cute 0_0
A small towel to dry her tears?! Soo sad! But at least she got that birthday wish, right? And so much more...including that gorgeous gorgeous cake.
Very sweet post. You really are a great photographer, Kate. You're either very quick, or your kids are just used to you pulling the camera out. Hope you're feeling good.
Casey laughed out loud about the towel. Why are really pathetic things sometimes so funny?
Love the pictures. Poor Jane. 4th birthday already!
Rosalie loved her 3rd birthday so much. Lissa taught her how to wish on a star last night and she wished "it was my birthday again!"
At least on the day Jane had to be sick, she also got presents and a cake, eh?
Oh, she is beautiful! What a sad and sweet post! Glad she made the most of it, what a sweetheart! Those pictures are absolutely beautiful! And the cake, you are just one amazing lady I tell ya!
Oh! My heart!!! I want a small towel for my tears too!!! What a darling!!! I love love love that cake! You truly are wonderwoman! I'm so impressed with your picts and your decorating and your lovely daughter!!!
Happy belated Bday wonderful Jane!
Happy day sweet baby Jane! We just arrived in from Brazil with cousin Colton who wishes you a happy day too!
Happy Happy Birthday JANE!! Or happy getting better day AFTER your birthday! Good to hear from ya kate!! I love how you catch all these expressions and moments of this girl. She is a precious one.
I check your blog compulsively. I love it.
Oh, happy birthday to Jane! Glad she felt a little better for part of it. Hope you're feeling better, too. Love that picture at the end of Jane with her cute freckles.
I really love you blog. It's really cute.
Please keep posting :D
love,
Rain.
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