Today, my baby turns 6. Using the words of Mariah Carey, I remind Tess daily that she’ll always be my baby. But sometimes I really do wish we could go back just a few years and hang out there for a bit.
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Babies don’t keep. 😭
Tess had a pretty big year, from starting school and undergoing her first big surgery, to experiencing Disney World for the first time and performing in her first dance recital.
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And she handled everything like the champ she is.
Tess is our silly, sensitive, slightly spoiled, so loving and super fun six year old. And we couldn’t love her more.
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6 year old Tessa facts:
Favorite color: All of them
Favorite foods: Ice cream, popsicles, salami and spaetzle
Favorite book: Pinkalicious
Favorite song: “All of You” from Encanto
Favorite show: Bluey and Gabby’s Dollhouse
Favorite movies: Encanto and Paw Patrol
Favorite activities: Swimming and playing
Favorite toys: Barbie, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Kitty toys, Paw Patrol
Happiest birthday, sweet Tess! Those little toddler pics are too much 😍 Love seeing her grow & tackle all the things. She’s incredible. Love her!
Happy #6 Maribel❣️❣️❣️❣️
She truly is a “champ”! A very special one!!
My favorite 6 year old 😍 and you’re absolutely right that babies don’t keep 😭
Love her silly, sensitive self and the rockstar that she is. Handling ever hurdle that comes her way.