Twelve years ago, our hearts changed forever!! I remember back to our before kids day...I could not wait to have a baby. I wanted you so very badly. I could not wait to be pregnant, I could not wait to hold you and rock you. You were my dream come true!!
You are my only baby that was LATE. {Guess you are truly your father's child.} Daddy and I went to Amarillo on the day you were supposed to be born to see your uncle Todd's team play football. After the game, we went to eat dinner. I remember feeling yucky, but crediting it to just being tired.
Little did I know that only 3 hours after I went to bed, I would be up again with my water breaking.
I remember...
- being so upset that I was going in to labor because Dr. Carrillo was out of town. I just wanted MY doctor.
- calling the doctor on call at 2:30 am, and he told be to try to get some sleep. YEAH RIGHT...this was first baby. How was I supposed to get some sleep???
- going back to bed, realizing sleep was never going to happen, and finally getting up to shave my legs.
- your daddy running into the bathroom reminding me not to take a bath since my water had broken {he learned this is child birthing class}
- getting in the car to head to the hospital...nerves, excitement, tears...this was the day we had waited for
- telling your daddy it was TIME...he was on the phone talking fantasy football. Boy did his demeanor change. Mimi and I had worried about whether he could handle childbirth. But, when the time came...he did fantastic. He has been a super dad ever since.
- telling the world you were a GIRL. We kept it a secret {well, from most everyone}. Mimi, Banny and I think Kelly did know. I dreamed of a little girl...always!!
From that moment, we have been so amazingly proud of you. You have grown so quickly. I have to admit, that I couldn't wait for you to crawl, or walk, or reach any of the milestones that children reach. I wish I could just go back and hold you, and snuggle you, and smell your sweet baby smell. I love that you are growing up, but it is so hard to let you grow older and be a big girl.
Life was so simple when you were born. I know it is hard to believe, but your daddy and I were home every night {almost} and we would sit and hold you and watch TV. What a life!!!
I love you so very much. I love being your mom. I love every moment you and I spend together. You are my precious girl. I pray that as you grow, you will allow God to mold your heart and lead you. I know He has an amazing plan for your life. I see His hand at work already in your life. I pray that God blesses you immensely.
Love you so much...Mom
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