Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ten Years Later

Happy Birthday Emma - Today Emma's birthday. She has been looking forward to this day for a while. She is becoming such a young lady. Such a helpful, caring girl most of the time. I have really enjoyed the times we have spent lately just talking. She really cares deeply for the people she loves and I enjoy listening to her talk about the people she cares about.

Seems crazy to me that it was 10 years ago that the doctor was placing her in my arms. The last 10 years have been amazing, wonderful, scary, and frustrating. I know that I haven't always made the best choices when it comes to Emma. Sometimes being so alike causes such tension. But I wouldn't change it for the world. I absolutely cherish this girl.

8 comments:

Cheryl said...

Happy Birthday Emma! I too can not believe that you are 10 YEARS OLD TODAY! You were only two days old the first time we met :) You are a wonderful girl and I treasure all the years of memories with you.

Maybe you could slow down the next ten for your mom and I. These first 10 came fast.

You are an amazing mom Michelle. We all are learning with our first borns. She is lucky to have you for a mom.

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY!!!!

Lisa said...

Happy 10th birthday Emma. Welcome to double digits. Hope you have an amazing day.

Mommy Lion said...

I'm a little late, but Happy Day anyway! I can't believe you are becoming such a young lady!

busymomof4 said...

Happy Birthday Emma!!

It is amazing how fast they are growing up.

Christina said...

Happy Birthday Emma! It wasn't but a few months after your birth that I met you. Even though we no longer live too close, I still think of you as a special friend. Hope you enjoyed your day!

Michelle - If someone didn't question the choices they have made in raising their children, I think there would be something wrong with them. Knowing that each decision is made out of complete care, concern, and love for your child means you are doing a great job being a parent. Your girls are lucky!

Brandi said...

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Hope your day was extra special.

Jessica said...

She is a beautiful girl from the inside out.

CHARLOTTE said...

YOUR A WONDERFUL MOM MICHELLE. YOUR KIDS ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE YOU.