“When I turn 7, can I stop growing up?”
I get asked at bedtime by my almost 6 year old, this question.
See she is always thinking. Plus she is hesitant about growing up too fast. Call it the Peter Pan syndrome, but still she wants to remain a kid as long as she can. Makes sense as she is my youngest. Plus she is also the typical younger sibling, who assumes the role as our baby milking it for all its worth.
Yet, she is as bright and even so much more advanced than most 6 year olds.
So, definitely playing on my heartstrings for effect. But, she is excited to celebrate her 6th birthday. Because she loves to be the center of attention and 6 isn’t 7 years old!
Also, she reminded me on a recent sick day off from school that I had to still interview for her annual birthday post. No worries, my little lady only had a virus and was back in school fine the next day.
But still here are her answers from that recent sick day…
[Tweet “My baby turns 6 next week!! Happy Birthday to her!!!!”]
Still to celebrate on my site, I wanted to share some of my baby’s favorites at age 6:
1. Favorite Color:
Blue!
Last year, she told me pink. But this year, she was emphatic that her favorite color is now blue. When I asked her to explain, she told me, “Just Blue”. I suspect this has something to still do many years later with Frozen as she still has a special place in her heart for Elsa and the blue color she wore in the now infamous Disney movie.
2. Favorite Movie:
This one also changed from Frozen (two years straight) to Disney’ Moana.
Why?
Because it opens on my girls actual birthday, November 23rd. Plus, she requested a movie theatre party to view this with friends and family. So we will be celebrating with her, finally getting to see the newest, Disney movie TODAY after school.
3. Favorite TV Show:
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. What can I say, but this one hasn’t changed from the time she was a baby. She still has a very special place in her little heart for Mickey.
See this heartfelt crush has not changed from the time she was a year old.
Plus having visited Disney 2 years in a row has only aided to her Mickey Mouse love!
4. Favorite Book:
My girl is now in 1st grade and is one of the top readers in her 1st grade class.
She even gets enrichment for reading. So, makes sense she is happily loving reading chapter books already. Her favorite now of the chapter books is the Owl Diaries Series. She sits reading quietly often now and begs me to get her new books pretty much daily, as well.
5. Favorite Song: Nothing new to report here as she was adamant that…
Let It Go – was still her favorite!
6. Favorite Drink:
Well, we finally got this little girl to drink water. Ok, still not plain water, but she at now drinks and enjoys Cherry Seltzer Water. I guess I should just be thankful for small favors!
7. Favorite Activity:
She in her second year of Daisies and also takes Acro/Jazz dance class on Fridays. When I asked which was her favorite, she told me dance. Why? Because she gets to be in her big sister’s class!
8. Favorite Thing to Eat:
She is still a pretty picky eater. But she will thankfully eat more now as she is getting older. When asked for her favorite, she proudly announced, “Pizza!” But on second thought, she decided chips.
When questioned further she said, “Tortilla” or “Doritos!”
Just when I thought she was done, she then added, “How about Mickey waffles?!”
9. Favorite Animal:
Puppies seem to rule and thankfully our doggy, Elsa is still tops in her book.
10. Favorite Clothes or Toys:
When I asked this question, she told me a “Monkey shirt”, which she doesn’t even own! And as for the toy that rules right now, is the pig stuffed animal she got from the Disney Store recently from the movie, Moana.
“6 Years Ago Today Though…”
Well, considering that Monday is once again my baby’s 6th birthday, thought you may like to read her birth story here.
Happy 6th Birthday to My Baby TODAY!!!!
Jhanis says
They grow up so fast, don’t they? My daughter on the other hand can’t wait to become an adult so she can go to school by herself. LOL Happy birthday to your little (or not so little) girl! 🙂
Janine says
They really do and thank you for the birthday wishes, too Jhanis!! 🙂
MEREDITH SPIDEL says
She is TOO CUTE!!! I can’t stand it! Give her a birthday hug from me and I hope you all enjoy your special movie date so very much!
Janine says
Aw, thank you again and I know we all can’t wait to celebrate at the movie movie today!!! 🙂
Dara says
Happy birthday! Amazing she is reading chapter books already. And yay for Mickey waffles!
Janine says
Aw, thank you, Dara and I know she really just amazes me time and again, especially now with reading chapter books, too 😉
William Holland says
She has beautiful eyes and a smile that will break hearts in ten years. Hold onto her tight, Janine, and Happy Thanksgiving to your entire family.
Janine says
Aw, thank you so much, Bill and god I can’t even think about 10 years from now, but have a feeling you may be right. Happy Thanksgiving once again to you and your family now!!! 🙂
Jen says
Happy Birthday to your cute girl! Yes, I think stopping growing is a good idea, because she will be a teenager before you blink 🙂 Have a great weekend together and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Jen and Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!! 🙂
Aunt Gloria says
That was quite an interview with Lily! I enjoyed all of her interests, favorites, and special treats. Hope she enjoyed her birthday outing to see Moana and the party time with her friends and family. Give her a big hug and kiss from me and happy birthday wishes.
Janine says
I will totally give her a big hug and kiss from you. The party was a success and sending you Happy Thanksgiving wishes, as well now xoxo 🙂
Bev says
Happy birthday! <3 I hope she had a wonderful day.
Janine says
Thanks Bev!!! 😉
Mary says
Your daughter has the right attitude. Too many kids want to grow up fast and do grown up things. This is the best time in her life right now; I love that she recognizes it and appreciates it. I cannot wait to see Moana! Happy Birthday!
Janine says
Aw, thank you Mary for your kind words and your birthday wishes, too 😉
Seana Turner says
I think she and I could be good friends – chips, Mickey waffles and Moana (which I just saw yesterday and loved!) Happy, happy birthday to this precious girls.. may her day be filled with sparkling surprises and her year with abundant blessings:)
Janine says
Aw, I think you make wonderful friends and thank you also for the birthday wishes, Seana!! 🙂
Nellie says
My kid is exactly the opposite, often saying ‘I wish I was an adult” or I can’t wait until you can’t tell me what to do and I can tell YOU what to do. Little does he know that will never happen 🙂
Janine says
Aw, Nellie totally made me smile though reading your comment though 🙂
Tamara says
Aw.. SIX. How?? Des will be five next year and I can’t.. I just can’t!
Although I love watching them develop into big kids. And her answers are top-notch! Now I want to see Moana.
Janine says
I know I still can’t deal at times that my baby is 6! Seriously wished you lived closer yet again as I would have loved for you to join us in watching Moana 😉
Diane Roark says
Janine,
She is soooo adorable. I love seeing all her favorite things especially her Disney stuff. We are all super excited about going to Disney in January even more than Christmas. That is all my teens talk about. The good thing for me they are old enough to plan everything and they are so thrilled to do so. YEAH!
I HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY!
Blessings,
Diane
Janine says
Thank you so much, Diane and now I am so excited for your kids and Disney this January, too!! 😉
Christine Carter says
I just love these kinds of posts for your girls… They are TREASURES for their future years looking back. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your precious girl Janine!! Oh how it goes soooo fast. Bless her.
Janine says
Thank you again, Chris for your birthday wishes for my girl!! 🙂 <3