Can she really be 9?!?!

There is no way that my beautiful Emma can be 9, no way. It has been a fast and fun ride. Emma is a great girl, and really I say that in all honesty. There's no bias there at all! She is incredibly smart, made Principal's Honor Roll in her 1st marking period in 3rd grade. She has this wide eyed wonder about the world that I hope and pray takes her many places in her lifetime. She loves all things Egypt and history. Reading is her chosen way to pass the time. She has a few close friends that she adores and loves spending time with. She is very funny, mainly a result of her "dumb blonde" personality. It's with total love that I can say how smart she is and then in the next breath say how ditsy she can be as well!! She is very thoughtful and caring, the first to help out where ever she is, well, with the exception of home. She has this need to make sure all is right with everyone around her. We are told, over and over again, how well behaved she is and what a joy she is to be around. It's nice to know that we are doing something right! She certainly can have an attitude, mouth off or be mean to her sisters but it's not all that often. And there is nothing I'd change about her. I am sad she's not this cute little girl any more but so looking forward to seeing her grow into a beautiful young lady, both inside and out.