I am 5! Can you believe it. I have turned a new leaf. I am far more mature now that I’m 5. I’ve become a mother and a teacher. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still quite capable of having a full on temper tantrum but how else have one show their disapproval?

My birthday parties were “the best ever”. One of my other cousins, Larissa (11), came from Vancouver for my birthday. On my actual Birthday (Dec. 31⁾ I got myself up and dressed before anyone else got up. I waited in my bedroom patiently for some movement around the house. I then showed my big girl “getting dressed without being asked or without help” skills. I opened presents and we sat around all day playing Wii, something I usually have to beg to do.

Come evening, we headed over to the New Years Festival for some outdoor fun and fireworks. It was about -30 with the wind chill but that didn’t stop us. All bundled up we went on a sleigh ride, slid down the ice slides, and took in my favorite part…."my" fireworks. I’m still a believer that those fireworks are just for me!

Then on the weekend I had my friends over to Millenium Place for some skating and playground fun.

Some highlights of the past year:

I’ve gained a whopping 4 lbs for a total of 38 lbs.
I’ve grown 1 inch (which doesn’t seem right, must have been a little off last year). I’m now 44 inches.

I can whistle! I only just learnt this "new skill" a couple days after I turned 5. I haven't stopped whistling since. I know I'm driving my parents crazy but I love whistling...'cause I can!

We’ve discovered I’m allergic to dairy. So much for ice cream….sigh. My behavior and potty skills have improved immensely since this discovery and we are all much happier.

Favorite foods – Nanna’s raspberry jam, eggs, peppers, cucumbers, pizza made with soy cheese, corn bran cereal, apples, strawberries, and to drink….just plain water.

Favorite junk food – Nanna’s almond tarts, Granny’s apple pie, cookies, chips, popcorn, and candy!

Favorite sports – Biking, skating, swimming, gymnastics, x-c skiing and downhill skiing, tobogganing and I like to dance (but only at home).

Favorite pastimes – piano and piano lessons, coloring, beading, reading, playing with my Tinkerbell doll and bossing Kate around.

Favorite book – lots of them! Right now we are reading the Judy Moody series.

Favorite show – anything! I love t.v. Prefer kids shows but I also like cooking shows and home renovation shows.

Friends – Jacob, Ayla, Moira, Amity, Nolan, Makenna, Tyson, Sam, Ava M., Ciarra, Haley and Cara.

What I want to be when I grow up? A Queen. I’m not going to work. I’m going to stay home in pretty dresses and high heels and take care of my kids.