Four

First moments of the first day of her 5th year....

"Show me how old you are B!"

Getting ready for school, but not wanting to change out of her new birthday shirt.

                                   And at night, there was opening of presents, including:

                             a green silly straw (don't ask, long story involving a forgotten one at the Japanese restaurant weeks ago, the memory of which comes up every single day and the tragic emotion keeps getting relived).

                                                              a play sushi set,

                                            a Strawberry Shortcake sticker book,

                                                    and a new, bigger Snow White outfit.

HAPPY FOURTH BIRTHDAY BEATRICE!  You are imaginative, sharp, witty, intense, sensitive, focused, and the joy of our lives!