Sixth Sense

Here's my girl at six. She's still the same sunny, funny, chock full o' ideas kid that she's been for however long I can remember... oh, that's right, I remember it all because I have been there nearly every concoction brewed, costume worn, elaborate scene set up, new height jumped from, glitter and sparkles glued, and monkey bad crossed. Her energy remains unflagging, her stubborness continues to assert itself in new and "exciting" ways, and her independence grows and grows. She loves to do math and workbooks, likes to color, does lots of dancing (still wears tutus and leotards most days), has questionable taste in clothing matches, will wade happily out in snow, has a sneaky sweet tooth but likes all food more than most normal people, could organize a national conference on fairness and justice (for herself and ever changing rules), and could be a professional arts and crafter if that was actually a thing. Girlfriend loves her glue and sequins and paper products. She is doing really well in school with good reports from her kindergarten teacher and has realized the social upside as well as the academic advancement that "real" school offers. She retains many of her "first child" attributes -- you know the bossy, alpha, rule following, bossy, mother hen knows best, bossy ones --  but they are tempered with her sweetness and caring for others. Sometimes the alpha qualities are helpful and sometimes it's just. so. interesting. how the rules change to fit the needs of the moment... and very rarely to Jack's benefit. She is, most of all, just... her. She is undeniably, unequivocally Molly. I wouldn't have her any other way.

Molly: 6
Weight: 45 lbs
Height: 46 inches

1. What is your favorite color? All of them (Red, orange, green, blue, violet, brown, and black)
2. What is your favorite toy? Lego Friends (Playmobil)
3. What is your favorite fruit? Mango (Watermelon)
4. What is your favorite TV show? Cat In the Hat (Wild Kratts) ed note: I still think it's Wild Kratts. Or the Sound of Music. I guess that isn't really a tv show though unless you watched poor Carrie Underwood embarrass herself. 
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Tuna (Yogurt) 
6. What is your favorite outfit? My patching PJs with my doll (My bow dress). ed note: Though she likes her jammies a lot, girlfriend is all about tutus and leotards as her comfort-wear these days. 
7. What is your favorite game?  Candy Land (Garden game) ed note: Also known as the most boring game in the universe. 
8. What is your favorite snack?  Goldfish (Goldfish)
9. What is your favorite animal?  Bunny (Koala bear)
10. What is your favorite song? Mr. Grinch (Any Lori Berkner song) ed note: Please see her love for Sound of Music above. 
11. What is your favorite book?  Little House books (Ramona books) 
12. Who is your best friend? Marin (Sophie and Kingston) ed note: Who?
13. What is your favorite cereal? Strawberry Os (Granola)
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside?  Monkey bars (Make a snowman) ed note: This is the truest answer in this entire list.
15. What is your favorite drink?  Shirley Temple (Gatorade) ed note: Who's isn't? Yum.
16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas (Christmas and Valentine's day) 
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night?  Dolly (Rapunzel and Dolly and Pillow) ed note: Some things never change.
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?  Toast (Oatmeal)  
19. What would you like to have for a special birthday dinner? Lemon shrimp pasta (Grammy's Macaroni and Cheese)
20. What do you want to be when you grow up?  A doctor or a famous figure skater or a rock star scientist (A teacher)  ed note: Rock star scientist seems to really be pulling ahead. It's what she told the doctor today, too. 
BONUS QUESTION: What is one wish you have for the year? That I could take tap (I wish it was sunny because tomorrow is rainy. would like to learn all about Spanish.)