We had another simple birthday this week, this time for Amana. We had a special lunch with Daddy at McDonald's, the kids got haircuts, then Amana got to spend the afternoon with Dad at work (doesn't sound that exciting to me, but she loved it!). We had an easy dinner at home followed by cake. Amana said it looked like a big Oreo cookie! In the process of packing up the house, I must have packed the birthday candles because I couldn't find them anywhere. Amana took it well, stuck up her fingers as impromptu candles, and even pretended to blow them out! I made Anlynn-safe brownies with the same frosting as the cake, so Anlynn was pleased, too! 
All day long, Amana said things like, "since I'm the birthday girl, I guess I should go first," or "since I'm the birthday girl, I should probably have the biggest piece!" I guess we can afford to be little selfish on our birthdays! After breakfast that day, Amana says to the rest of us, "So, is everyone excited about my birthday?!" I just laughed and said, "yes, but not nearly as excited as you are!" She was beaming with pleasure!
It's hard to comprehend that my Amana girl is 6 years old. I was thinking of the day of her birth, the long induction, the unknowing excitement of first time parents, so many things. And yet, I'm saddened by the fact that the memories are no longer crisp and clear. I can no longer just close my eyes and be right there in the moment. There is so much that I remember with joy, but everything is covered with a faint haze after just 6 years, almost as if covered with the dust of time. I can look forward to new and exciting memories, especially as her life experiences branch out farther and farther from me. I will take comfort in that.
Happy Birthday, My Beloved Amana.
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