So warns J.M. Barrie through his most famous and timeless character, Peter Pan. Although in truth, I'm not sure it's Peter himself who utters this little truism. However, the realm of Peter and his friends seems all the more meaningful as I watch my little girl create her own Neverland and translate her world for me everyday.
Five years of moments have slipped by since Kiyomi came into our lives, and while I have been present in every one of them, it often feels like the moments slip past - elusive little whispers of time. No matter how hard I tried to pay attention, it seems I've turned around and my baby girl is now... well ... a girl... with her own thoughts, personality and dreams.
All I can do, on her sixth birthday and the fifth anniversary of our adoption is watch in awe and wonder as she takes her place in the world, with poise, grace and humour.
Thank you baby girl for five years of wonderful moments. In keeping with tradition, I offer a small little retrospective of the last year to capture just a few of the moments that shape our lives together.
