Connor Claire turned four years old today! — and I’m feeling *all* the feels. The best way I can describe it is bittersweet… I’m so beyond grateful and joyful, but I can’t help but feel a little melancholy at the same time. She’s doing what people do — growing up — but I’m also reminded that she’ll spread her beautiful rainbow wings someday and fly out of our nest, leaving a trail of glitter behind her. 🦄🌈✨
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve cried today. 😢 How do our moms find the strength to let us go? I honestly don’t know if I have it in me.
My roller coaster of emotions aside, it’s been a fun-filled birthday weekend for the Coywolf. We marveled at a magical performance of Disney on Ice, baked confetti birthday cupcakes together, and went for a hike and lunch with her uncle. Tonight, we’ll celebrate with her annual birthday lasagna and a trip to Baskin-Robbins for a birthday ice cream cone.
Thank you for being a friend and walking with me along the way. It seems like just yesterday you were giving me advice about burp cloths and teething. (Remember her very first day on earth?)
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Lexica says
March 2nd, 2020 at 5:59 pmOh my goodness, if that gorgeous munchkin is 4 years old, that means I’ve been reading your blog for more than 5 years. Where does the time go???
Many very happy returns of the day to herself! May she have many more!
Karen says
March 3rd, 2020 at 6:36 amI know. It has flown by in the blink of an eye!
Rachel says
March 3rd, 2020 at 9:01 amHappy Birthday Connor Claire! You precious and adorable and strong and independent! All the things a little lady should be!
Anne says
March 3rd, 2020 at 9:13 amTime flies when you look at your children, and it is bittersweet to see them develop and grow, because it inevitably leads to them leaving you one day.
Happy Birthday to the Coywolf!
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Rachel Runyan says
March 3rd, 2020 at 9:47 amI hope Connor had an amazing birthday! It’s hard to believe she’s 4 already. She’s so smart and pretty, and has such a personality.
Karen says
March 3rd, 2020 at 7:28 pmHi Rachel,
I can’t believe it either. Thank you for being along for the ride with us! ❤️
Ruchita says
March 3rd, 2020 at 12:17 pmHappy birthday, Connor Claire! Looks like an awesome birthday celebration with some great memories.
Diana says
March 3rd, 2020 at 12:49 pmHappy 4th Birthday Connor Claire!! 🍰🎈🍨
Karen says
March 3rd, 2020 at 7:26 pmThank you, Diana!
Jan says
March 3rd, 2020 at 3:49 pmWow, happy birthday, Connor Claire. It seems like just a year or so since she was born. Amazing how we share our lives together online and how fast the years fly by.
Karen says
March 3rd, 2020 at 7:26 pmHi Jan,
I know. It feels like I blink and years pass by. ❤️
Sherry says
March 3rd, 2020 at 5:46 pmHappy Birthday to sweet Connor Claire!! Can’t believe she is four!! Love her little tiara!! And yes, the years really do fly by. I have only one child, my daughter Elizabeth, and she turns 27 in June. I know exactly how you feel Karen. Cherish these years!!
Karen says
March 3rd, 2020 at 7:25 pmI will, Sherry! Hugs to you. ❤️
Mitzi says
March 3rd, 2020 at 7:00 pmYippee!!! Happy birthday, Connor Claire! Hope you and your family had a great time celebrating (omg, confetti cupcakes! No awesome birthday is complete without those and the infamous birthday lasagna – yum!)
Karen, I completely understand how you felt. It’s amazing just how quickly time passes, But I have a feeling Connor Claire will grow to be just like her mom – an intellligent, beautiful soul, ready to take on the world!
Karen says
March 3rd, 2020 at 7:24 pmThank you, Mitzi! ❤️
Kim says
March 4th, 2020 at 5:18 amHAPPY BIRTHDAY, CONNOR!! I love her outfit and am glad that you all had a wonderful, fun filled birthday! You’ll have the strength to let her go after the teenage years, when you’ll want to boot her out on a daily basis. HAHA! Kidding. I laugh so I don’t cry. It’s coming up fast for me (next year). You might hear about it occasionally… 😉
Chelsea says
March 4th, 2020 at 4:49 pmI’m behind, but happy belated birthday to Connor Claire! Those cupcakes are so beautiful, and Disney on Ice sounds fun! Can’t believe it’s been 4 years and I’ve been chatting with you for probably a decade? eek!
Acacia Hagen says
March 6th, 2020 at 3:45 amI remember your pregnancy… so beautiful time of a woman’s life!
My two children graduated last January, it’s the same feeling: what? So soon???
As my daughter graduated in History, as myself, I have the aditional pleasure of handing her the diploma. It was a great moment! I’m looking forward to see Coywolf’s new achievements!