Well, I officially cannot believe it. My baby girl is turning 3! I can remember holding her as a 6lb little baby thinking, wonder what she will sound like, who will she end up looking like, what kid of little personality will she have... all the things that flood your mind as a new mom up in the middle of the night when the rest of the world is sleeping. I tell Karly every night before she goes to sleep, "karly you are mommy's special girl" to which she now replies, "I know mom & you're my special girl too!" You know as a new mom everyone tells you cherish the time it will go fast- they were not kidding! I have diligently tried to treasure every moment with her, the good & the bad, knowing that I will never have her this age again. I am not exactly sure why but it makes me a little sad to see her getting so big. It is so fun to have "deep" conversations with her & watching her develop into her own person but I think what saddens me is knowing that the days of school & life are approaching. We won't always get to stop in the middle of the day for cookies or icecream, or drop everything & go to the zoo cause it is beautiful outside, moondough volcanos that take over my house & glitter all over the floor will one day end. I love stopping in the middle of the day to dance or hearing Mommy let's sing Taylor Swift- LOL! (ok so I may still have a few years of that left!) I just love this little person so much. She has brought so much joy & unity to our family. She is just a treasure. I know that every parent thinks their child is the greatest & I guess I am no different. I have said it before & I'll say it again, but there is just something extra when you have to wait & pray for years & years to meet your little one. So, I have learned a lot in the last 3 years of being a mom: that my heart beats outside my body now, you mess with my kid & you will get hurt, kisses & hugs really can heal everyone's hurts, the world would be a happier place if we all acted like 3 yr olds; we danced & sang whenever we wanted no matter how ridiculous it looked, if you were mad a someone you just hit them & apologize afterward, you forgive everyone in a matter of seconds, you took naps, & if you have questions just ask WHY?.
I now know what Karly sounds like, I know that she looks like her mommy. I know that people think she is a mommy's girl until they see her with her daddy. She is quiet like her mommy but thinks like her daddy. She loves to build, make things & thinks outside the box, she loves words & knowing their meanings, she loves working towards a reward, she thrives in structure, she has a better sense of humor that the both of us combined. Most of all I know we are lucky to have this little person for our daughter!
So 3 years ago today I sat in my doctors office & they told me, oh you have another 2 weeks at the earliest, you are no where close to ready. That night we went to eat Mexican & my water broke (unknowingly) & 28 hours (of natural labor) later I held a beautiful baby girl, Karly Love Courtney. Cool story: Karly is named after a dear friend who lost her battle with cancer, the day my water broke was Karla's birthday! Happy Birthday! I hope they are throwing you a huge party up in heaven :)
So to my precious baby girl tomorrow is your special day-- Happy Birthday!
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