I created a new blog! And what a better start than with a post about my sweet little girl! She made me a mommy for the very first time!
Today is a bittersweet day. It was a day of joy mixed in with a little sadness.
Why? My baby girl is growing up so fast - happiness because she is growing into such a sweet young lady. She is so loving, caring, sweet, amazing, smart and beautiful. No matter how old she is, she will always be my baby girl!
I fell in love with Olivia long before I knew who she was. Dreaming of what she would be like as a child, adult and someday parent herself. What would this baby choose as a profession? Would she look like me or Ben?
Right before she was born I begged Ben to name her Presley (this is understood if you know MY love for Elvis). He refused this suggestion insisting "Olivia Grace was perfect". It really was! She was born weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces...the smallest person I had ever held. And she was all MINE.
My heart has hurt so many times when she has been sick, or hurt herself (her middle name, Grace, means nothing...she inherited my clumsiness), felt sad, or when people have been unfair and unkind.
This beautiful girl makes me laugh daily with her witty responses, fun loving spirit and silly, fun attitude. She loves music and dancing around the house. The love she has for her brothers melts my heart, and often gives me a glimpse into the future as to the mommy she will be.
I am always making new memories but I have to remind myself to slow down and enjoy each and every moment because they truly do pass way too fast.
I am so grateful and thankful that I have her as a daughter. No matter how many birthdays may come and go, she will always be my little girl. With each passing year, she grows sweeter and more beautiful. I am so blessed that God thought I would be the perfect mom for her.
So my dear, sweet Olivia Grace, thank you for being a wonderful daughter. For giving me so many reasons to smile. Thank you for the many hugs and kisses you give me everyday, and for always letting me know that you appreciate me...most of all, thank you for showing me that I'm the luckiest mommy there ever could be.
Proverbs 31:29
"Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all."
May all of your wishes and dreams come true...
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