What a revelation Sydney has been. The classic second child (Both Miranda and I were second children) Sydney is nothing like her older sister. She is difficult to define because she is so many things.
She is an emotional girl, but she is also the most patient of the family.
She is extremely shy, but she also gets along better with playmates. These qualities help her be a wonderful big sister to Aiden. How many 5 year olds do you know that just have an innate understanding of how to interact with younger children?
Sydney is quiet, although any child that is sandwiched between Emma and Aiden would also look quiet by comparison.
Sydney is tender. She constantly prays for friends and family who have suffered losses. A harsh word will quickly bring her to tears.
Hiding behind Sydney's quiet and shy nature is an unrivaled stubborn streak. When she chooses to dig in her feet and takes a stand on issues it can cause you to pull your hair out. Suddenly she has a fierce nature and strong personality. Giving in is such torture. "Why Daddy?!! Why?!!"
Sydney is a troublemaker. She does things just because she is curious and because she can. She emptied the entire bottle of shampoo in the tub. She took scissors to one of her eyebrows. She is a menace with knives and markers.
But she is also the most helpful and the most accommodating. She loves to help around the house and get things done. She is always willing to try new foods.
Yesterday I was talking to her downstairs, and I heard the other kids upstairs in her room. "Sydney." I said, "You might want to go put away your birthday presents before the other kids get into them."
"That's ok Dad." She replied. "They can play with them, just as long as they don't break them."
Don't ever lose your kindness and tender heart Sydney. Just stay away from the scissors.
3 comments:
That is one adorable 5 year old. Happy Birthday, Sydney.
Love it - love your post to your darling daughter. She is lucky to have you as a daddy. : )
And Sydney is beautiful.
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