S.B.
My first baby will turn 25 in October.
She is now a mommy herself.
It really is hard to understand how quickly the time goes so just live in the moment and enjoy your daughter.
How are you shorting her?
She certainly is a great joy to you. Celebrate that. Celebrate her birthdays.
As she gets older, celebrate that she can grow into a woman unto herself because of all the love you gave and lessons you taught her.
She's far too young to be sad about having birthdays. They are the most special thing for little kids.
You've been given a gift. That gift will grow and learn to prosper over the years on her own.
It's not a bad thing.
I am a sentimental sap, so I do know what you're talking about, but for your child, birthdays are such an accomplishment and so special.
You'll be all right.
Be happy with what you've been blessed with.
When my daughter was 4, I thought sending her off to kindergarten was hard.
Then, I was present for the birth of my grandson.
It really makes you see the beauty in the cylce of life if we allow ourselves to enjoy all that if offers.
Hang in there.
Your daughter is going to 5, 6, then 16 one of these days.
Enjoy her through all her stages.
Best wishes.