Six

I have spent the last two days feeling incredibly sentimental. You see, on Dec. 10, 2009, I was admitted to the hospital to be induced. Michaela was coming– a month early! I was in labor for nearly 40 hours, so she didn’t arrive until Dec. 12. That gives me two days to think, “I can’t believe my daughter is going to be six!”

I am so proud of her. She’s smart, curious, kind, and articulate. She is learning and growing each day. She makes me laugh… and, for two days every December, she also makes me cry.

The cheesy expression about being a mom means walking around with your heart on the outside of your body? Well, as cheesy as it is, I totally get it. Michaela truly is the best thing I’ve ever done. I can’t wait to see where the next year takes her!