Wow, five years already. It is really hard to imagine that five years ago, I was in labor with you. Daddy and I were so excited and so nervous about having our first baby, yet so anxious to know who you were and what you would look like, and of course if you were a boy or girl. That moment when they laid you on my chest and someone said "It's a girl!" will be forever ingrained into my memory. Emerson Blake entered our lives.
Now five years later, here we are and I wonder where the time has gone. It really seems like just yesterday we were driving home from the hospital with you snug in your seat. Just yesterday daddy and I sat on the couch, with you, wondering, "now what?". Just yesterday that you were 8 months old and taking your first steps. Just yesterday that you started to talk, later than all your friends, and I was worried that something was wrong...now I can't get you to stop!
You have always had this amazing smile that lights up a room. You have turned in a beautiful little girl, who loves to sing and dance. A little girl who enjoys playing with her friends every chance she gets. A little girl who loves her brother so much, and will stop playing with something to help him. A caring, considerate little person who genuinely loves others.
I know that I can't blink for even one second...because if I do, you will already be going on your first date, or graduating from high school or even getting married. Emerson, I don't know where the last five years have gone, but I do know that I wouldn't trade one moment of them for anything. I cherish every day I have with you and look forward to all the memories that are ready to be made.
I love you more than words, baby girl. Happy Birthday.
3 comments:
So cute! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Happy B-day Em...
oh my gosh, you made me cry...such an awesome post. We can't wait to celebrate with you this weekend!
Happy Birthday Em!!
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