Friday, June 17, 2022

Turning Five

June 15, 2022

Dear Sierra,

Just one year ago, you turned four and everyone cheered with pride for the sweet little girl you became. Since then, I watched you spark many adventures with your imagination, become a wonderful big sister to Aurora, and enjoy various loves, including skiing, baking, and drawing. For months, we have talked about your 5th birthday and entrance into Kindergarten. It is hard to believe that five years have gone by since you graced us with your sweet presence.

 
Happy Pre-Birthday Party with the cake you suggested we make.
Sierra at birth in 2017

Grandma love 
is a kiss,
a sweet smile.

It flows from
one heart to
another,

creating
one solid
foundation.
©CVarsalona-Grandma, 2022


Birthday Wishes to My Little Miss!
Love, Grandma
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Thank you, Linda Baie, for sending me the above poem from a Victorian book, Lilies of the Valley, during the Summer Poetry Swap of 2016.
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Thank you, artist, poet, and friend Michelle Kogan, for hosting the Poetry Friday Roundup this week and creating a fairy birthday card for my granddaughter, Sierra that can be seen at her lovely Etsy shop. I look forward to watching Sierra open Michelle's whimsical card.


Join me at Michelle's blog to read her poem for Dad's Day and for more poetry goodness.

11 comments:

  1. Happy birthday to your granddaughter! What a sweet poem.

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    1. Thanks, Susan. I just finished reading your poem and left a comment.

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  2. 💗 your poem for Sierra, and the foundation that this love poem creates! Wishing Sierra and all a wonder-filled party, and many Birthday Wishes for the new 5-year-old! Thanks for sharing my art card!

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  3. I can't believe she's FIVE! Happy Grandma-ing!

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    1. You and me both-Sierra is so excited to be 5 and going to Kindergarten. I feel blessed to live close to her.

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  4. "From one heart to another" - exactly right! Hard to believe it's been five years already, but then my oldest will be twenty-one this summer! I love that you've kept my card, Carol. Wow! Happy, Happy Birthday to Sierra!

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    1. Linda, thanks for commenting. It is a wonderful friendship we have established. Wishing you a great weekend. We are having the extended family birthday party on Sunday. Can’t wait.

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  5. Wow...five years already. That is amazing. You are one lucky grandmother to be close to your Sierra getting to know her and be such a part of her life. I love 'Grandmother Love.' It is definitely a miracle and a gift. Happy Birthday, Sierra!

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  6. Can't believe she's five either!! I do remember when you happily announced her birth. That cake looks yummy and the poem so sweet and loving. Happy Birthday Sierra!!!

    Jama
    xo

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  7. Thanks for this lovely post, Carol. Your oldest granddaughter is 5, mine is 15! How did we get here so quickly? And hasn't the ride been sweet? Enjoy her most special 5th birthday. I got to see all four of my grands while my 13-yr-old grandson played in a rock band today. What a hoot!

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  8. You are making me so excited to become a grandma!

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