The Steem blockchain is 4 years old today. I've been here for a great deal of that time. As we all know there are many difficult things currently happening. Still I'd like to recognize this milestone.

My position is simply this:

• I wish HIVE and those who went there nothing but success and I may even join you at some point.

• I will try to protect and support Steem until some of the emotion dies down and I can evaluate where it is headed if anywhere as well as protect my power down.

• Protecting and supporting Steem is not the same as justifying all of Justin's actions. Remember he owns 20% of the stake and SteemIt Inc.

• Before getting involved in another project, I'd like to see a month or two of it's progress and how the team works together and remains motivated.

My Birthday Posts on Steem have been an annual event, so I'm posting this incase there isn't one next year.

What to expect from your 4 year old

Your child is growing up. Have you noticed that your 4-year-old is becoming more independent and self-confident? If not, you will in the coming year.

Most children this age begin to develop greater independence, self-control, and creativity. They are content to play with their toys for longer periods of time, are eager to try new things, and when they get frustrated, are better able to express their emotions.

Although children grow and develop at their own pace, your child will likely achieve most of the following developmental milestones before he or she turns 6 years old.

4- to 5-Year-Old Development: Language and Cognitive Milestones
Your curious and inquisitive child is better able to carry on a conversation. In addition, your child's vocabulary is growing -- as is his or her thought process. Not only is your child able to answer simple questions easily and logically, but he or she should be able to express feelings better.

Most children at this age enjoy singing, rhyming, and making up words. They are energetic, silly, and, at times, rowdy and obnoxious.

Other language and cognitive milestones your child may achieve in the coming year include being able to:

Speak clearly using more complex sentences
Count ten or more objects
Correctly name at least four colors and three shapes
Recognize some letters and possibly write his or her name
Better understand the concept of time and the order of daily activities, like breakfast in the morning, lunch in the afternoon, and dinner at night
Have a greater attention span
Follow two- to three-part commands. For example, "Put your book away, brush your teeth, and then get in bed."
Recognize familiar word signs, such as "STOP"
Know his or her address and phone number, if taught

4- to 5-Year-Old Development: Movement Milestones and Hand and Finger Skills
Children learn through play, and that is what your 4- to 5-year-old should be doing. At this age, your child should be running, hopping, throwing and kicking balls, climbing, and swinging with ease.

Other movement milestones and hand and finger skills your child may achieve in the coming year include being able to:

Stand on one foot for more than 9 seconds
Do a somersault and hop
Walk up and down stairs without help
Walk forward and backwards easily
Peddle a tricycle
Copy a triangle, circle, square, and other shapes
Draw a person with a body
Stack 10 or more blocks
Use a fork and spoon
Dress and undress, brush teeth, and take care of other personal needs without much help

Sources https://www.webmd.com/parenting/4-to-5-year-old-milestones#1

My previous Steem Birthday Posts Below.

https://steemit.com/steem/@whatsup/happy-birthday-steem-first-year-milestones-and-what-the-second-year-may-bring-for-human-babies

https://steemit.com/steem/@whatsup/steem-2nd-birthday-are-you-ready-for-the-terrible-2s

https://busy.org/@whatsup/happy-3rd-birthday-steem-and-some-developmental-expectations

Hoping you all remain safe and healthy!

@whatsup