Dedicated to my secondborn. This sweet, doe-eyed girl is my rainbow baby who came at a turbulent period in my life after experiencing a loss in Sweden.
I remember it was one of the most nerve-racking moments when I went for her first ultrasound, hoping with every ounce of my being that I could see a flickering dot and hear her heartbeat. Thankfully, I did and it was truly one of the best feelings holding her in my arms the moment she was born. Three years later, she became a big sister and it warmed my heart seeing her gentle ways and loving heart.
This is the child who dispelt my worries and proved that middle child theories do not always hold true. She is boisterous, vivacious, animated, filled with joie de vivre and has a zest for life. She didn't kick up a fuss when she had to suffer six stitches after a fall, and didn't even whine when the nurses told her she had to go into the room on her own without me. She is the sporty one who loves to swim, dance, be out under the sun and just run around.
Unlike her siblings who sometimes say that they wished they were not the eldest or youngest, she is instead the one who never complains about her birth order and sees it as a blessing to have a big sister to look up to and a little brother to dote on.
Her joy was infectious when she first knew about baby #4 and she proudly declared "I'm going to be the best babysitter for Xiaodi." And I have no doubt she will be. After all, she is the sweet, sensitive daughter who helps me carry the groceries, holds my hand and tells me she can carry my backpack when we go out because she says Mama is pregnant and shouldn't carry heavy stuff.
2021 got off to a good start for her as she received her Character Award, got appointed to be a School Captain and has started on her leadership training sessions. Way to go, Ariel! Can't wait to see you shine even more on your stage in life and you can be sure that I will always be here cheering and rooting for you. Remember that you are special and will always hold a unique place in my heart, my dear.
Looking forward to seeing you become a big sister all over again. ❤
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