Sofia,

How is it possible that you are four years old already? You've definitely developed your own little personality over the past year. Your favorite colors are hot pink and orange, an odd combination, but they make you happy, so I'm okay with it. You love anything princess-y and you absolutely loved when we went to Disney World right after your third birthday. Of course I loved it there, but Madre was more than happy to stay with Timmy in the hotel while he napped and we met all the princesses for you.

It was a sad year this year for our family. Your abuela passed away. She never liked that your Madre and I loved each other, but she was finally starting to come around when Timmy was born. Even though she didn't like that Madre and Daddy weren't married when you were created, I think she loved you even though she didn't show it nearly as much as abuelo did.

Madre and I got married a few months after you were born, not long after the two of you came home from the hospital, but we finally got legally married this year. I hope you find someone who loves you as much as I love Madre.

Madre, Daddy, and I finally started a set schedule for who you're with when. With you growing up, we decided it was time to give you a more set schedule so you would know who you're going home with from day care that night. From what I've heard, you love absolutely love your nights at Daddy's. I think Lexie likes having you and Timmy over, even though she wasn't thrilled when Madre first got pregnant with you.

What is going to happen to you in the next year? I don't really know anything for sure, but I do know that you're going to start preschool in the fall. You and Zola are going to go to the same school; it's a really good one right by the hospital, so you're still going to go to daycare at the hospital in the afternoon.

Each day I fall more in love with you because you teach me something new. I never thought I'd be learning from my four-year-old daughter. Although, I never thought I'd have a four-year-old daughter to learn from. Even though you were super tiny when you were born, I think you could tell how scared all of your parents were for you and that's why you're so full of life today. You refuse to slow down, you're always on the go. You help keep Daddy, Madre, Lexie and I young just because we're trying to keep up with you all day.

I can't wait to write next year's letter and tell you about the year because I have a feeling that it's gonna be a good one!

Love,

Mommy