5 Years

Five years ago today I met the most amazing person. When we first met I loved her instantly but at the time I had no idea how that love would compound ten fold. She is everything I'm not, in fact we are the exact opposite. She is outgoing, assertive, tough and loves the limelight. I guess this is why I like her so much; we compliment each other. I love her outlook on life. She's so positive, cheerful and things don't really bother her. Sometimes I even find myself a little jealous of her personality. She is a delight to be around and recently I've really come to realize that.

Five years ago today, at exactly 11:25 p.m. I met the most amazing person. I will never forget the moment they placed her in my arms and how surprised I was at the huge surge of love I had for this tiny miracle. Five years ago I had no idea what kind of person she would grow to be and while I was hoping for a mild-mannered, passive child, God entrusted me with a strong-willed, energetic one just to humor me. I'm glad he did. Not that it's always been easy with my lofty expectations and her tendancy to challenge her parents' authority. However, I'd have to say she's come a long way. I am so proud of this girl that I can't even put it into words.

Five years ago today my live changed forever. I couldn't have asked for a better change.

Happy 5th Birthday Mollie Caroline. Momma loves you more than you'll ever know.