Sylvi-Pie is Five

Sylvia. Sweet Sylvi-pie. She's melted my heart from the day she was born. And I can't believe it's been five years already, that we drove to Louisville in the middle of the night in a horrible lightning storm to see her make her grand entrance. It was the first time I'd really seen a baby born (except maybe a few animals in the country when I was a kid). I didn't see my own babies born, since I made sure they turned that big mirror away so I wouldn't have to look at that "mess down there." But when it was my daughter giving birth, it was a different story. I barely made it in time, after Jay dropped me at the ER entrance and a wonderful security guard ran with me down the hall and pointed the way to L&D. But I made it, and at that moment, I got a new title, Grammy. And, I was surprised and so honored when Rachael and Sylvain announced after the birth that her name was Sylvia Joyce. I have a namesake! Such a sweet thing for them to do.


Sylvia is a delight, smart, silly, and oh so girly. She is a wonderful big sister, and has a heart of gold. I love the little lady she is turning into and she loves to try new things, because "she is not afraid of anything!" I praise God for bringing her into the world and into my life. I think He has grand plans for her. But mostly I hope his plan involves being a good, kind person. I got to see the new Cinderella movie with her and Margot, and Rach and her friend, and I hope Sylvia always remembers the part where Cinderella's mom tells her to always "have courage, and be kind." That's what I want for her, and all my grandkids.


Rachael made sure Sylvia's 5th birthday was a big deal. She wanted a Frozen birthday, so I did my best at making a Frozen cake. I think it turned out okay, but to her it was the best cake ever! And she had the best birthday ever with her preschool friends all invited to a little party at her house. Then on Easter Sunday, her birthday (along with mine and Matt's) was celebrated again. And to top it off, Rachael gave her a special surprise ON her birthday, with tickets to see the broadway play Lion King. Not only was she going to see the play, but her and mommy were going to a "fancy" restaurant first. What a special night that was for her, and for Rachael too. Times like these will never be forgotten by one little girl who just turned five, and one special little mommy who will soon turn 34. I love both these girls to pieces!