Friday, October 23, 2009

Happy Birthday!!

Six years ago today Girlie-whirl was born!!!! It was a horrific pregnancy. Although in my heart, I knew that it would be worth it; (she is, after all, child number six) near the end I had nagging doubts in the back of my mind. Could it really be worth THIS? As they put her in my arms, all worry was quickly swept away as I basked in the joy of my beautiful new daughter.

Girlie-whirl has been happy and adventurous from the beginning. Unlike my two previous daughters, she took to water like a fish, needing protection from drowning, rather than coaxing to dip a toe in. She loved to climb on the playground well before she had acquired the needed motor skills. She's a girlie-girl who, until just recently loved all things pink, purple and sparkley (red, is now her favorite color). Being the baby by six years, she has been my constant companion, just her and me during the day, for years now. I sent her off to kindergarten this year... sigh, she growing up.

Happy Birthday Girlie!!! I can't imagine life without you!!







8 comments:

  1. I needed to read this today... too many times the pregnancy I've asked myself, "Is it really going to be worth this?" Sigh. I'm so very tired of feeling sick... but it will be worth it in the end.:)

    Happy Birthday to your lovely little girl!

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  2. Happy birthday cutie! I know we have not spent much time together, but I think of you often, love the pics, and hope you have a terrific day! Wish I could send you a big hug from all your family here is Cache Valley!

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  3. I sure love you, girlie whirl! You make me happy!!

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  4. What a little cutie pie!! Are you doing something fun to celebrate?

    It will be a sad, joyous, weird time when my last starts kindergarten. :) How are you doing with your "freedom"?

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  5. Happy Birthday Girlie whirl! You are so great. And what a great post by your mom!

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  6. L, she'd look adorable with a bat hair clip. Send me your address--melynieje@yahoo.com. :)

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  7. She is a very cute little one! What will you do with yourself when they're all in school?

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  8. So it really has'nt been that long since I saw this cute girl, She looks older than just a few months ago, we will look forward to seeing you this next year !!!

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