9 Years

9 years of less sleep, never finishing a meal in one sitting, cuddles, comforting after bad dreams, reading  Goodnight Moon over a 1000 times, middle of the night rocking, and shedding LOTS of tears of joy, exhaustion, and love.

My baby girl turned 9.  NINE!  I have no idea how it happened but it did.  And I tried to slow time down but it didn't work.  I soaked in so many moments and I missed many moments that I cannot get back.  We celebrated her with a party, photo booth, and lots of friends.  This girl is the apple of my eye.  There was a time I thought I would never experience the joy of motherhood but I am so grateful for miracles that come in red, curly-headed packages.