Sweet Sixteen!

Sixteen years ago my life changed forever!  I went from being the mom of 2 boys, to being the mom of 2 boys and a GIRL!   As I sat in the hospital waiting for the sassy bundle of joy to be born... I was still convinced she would be a boy (even though the doctor's told me different).  I had no idea what to do with a girl - I was a boy mom!!  What would I do if she had hair?  Would I ever want a bow in it?  Would she forever wear t-shirts and shorts like the boys?  I had no idea what to do with her!  But... I learned.  

From the time she was born, she stole the hearts of everyone in the house, and she had her brothers (or at least J) wrapped around her little finger.  From the time we brought her home, he would pick her up and just hold her - because that's what big brothers do.  When I would tell the kids to clean their room, J & C would clean promptly - the princess would sit and wait on J to come to her rescue and yes... he always did!  He cleaned her room each week.  When she was old enough to walk, she never had to... why, you ask?? Because J carried her!  She would sit in her bed each morning and scream in her sassy way, "I need a fruit bar and milk." And every morning, me or the boys would serve the princess breakfast in bed.  It seems like just overnight, she grew up!

Now, when I look at her I see the beautiful young lady she is growing up to be.  She is just as beautiful inside as she is on the outside.  She is kind hearted and always kind to everyone.  She is not afraid to speak her mind.  If you're lucky enough to be her friend, she is loyal to a fault and she will love you unconditionally. She will love on you and laugh with you.  She will make you laugh until you want to pee in your pants!  She is the biggest bear hugger of all times, and she is also the queen of "i want someone to rub my head." She is the lover of all animals big and small.  She loves her WHOLE family, and more importantly she loves God.  She makes me want to be a better person and a better mother on a daily basis.  Regardless of anything else, she is my princess and she will always be my baby girl.

Happy Sweet Sixteen K!!! Always know you are loved!!