Happy Birthday, Belle!
Dear Belle,
Mommy and Daddy are so excited that your fourth birthday is finally here. You wanted to be four so bad and Mommy had to make a count-down calendar for you just to stop you from asking us the, “When will my birthday be?” question. Every night you would cross out the day and count the remaining days till your birthday. It was a great way for Mommy to sneak in mathematics without you being bored with it. You aren’t exactly a numbers fan but you’re doing so well with it as the week progresses. We are super proud of you!
You woke up with a fever (again) this morning around 5am and Mommy had to wake you up for your meds. It isn’t a great way to start your birthday but Mommy will try to make your day interesting today. Maybe we can choose that humongous Princess balloon you’ve been asking for (for the past 5-6 months). Mommy is very proud of your patience and I will live up to my promise. 
Daddy and I talked about this day in the year 2005, how you came into our world and ROCK us hard! Well, my baby, I’m elated about you then and I’m still elated about you now. Everyday spent with you made Mommy and Daddy better people (except on those days when you decide to be rotten bad).
Happy 4th Birthday, my little one!
Love,
Mommy
