To little btb87:
Wow! Has it been 10 years already? It's true what they say - enjoy them while they're little because they grow up so fast.
You came into this world some 8 days before you were "scheduled" - you were due on Christmas day - but it didn't work out that way. I loved holding you, feeding you, remember that first smile, watching you pull yourself up with a little help from the table, watching you crawl around. Of course, I thought you were the most gorgeous baby ever born (still do!).
I remember the first time you saw daddy's "tail" and asked me if his underwear were "Pull-ups" like yours! Your curiosity about his truck ("Mommie, is daddy's truck a boy truck?") and just about life in general. Your hugs, your smiles, your "I love you mommy" just makes my life worthwhile. Those memories of making up silly songs with your name, playing games, learning the alphabet, and baking cookies are wonderful memories. It's funny how sometimes it's hard to remember what life was like prior to your entry into the world.
Now you're a big girl, an old lady of 10!
You have that ability to make me laugh at any time. You have a wonderful sense of humor (just like your mom). And it won't be long before you're saying "Mom, I'm going to the mall with my friends!" or going out on your 1st date (no time soon, thankfully!) or leaving for college. But no matter what, you'll always be your mommie's "big girl".
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes, amazed at the person you've become, even in your young age, and thankful to God of how much of a blessing you are. Your mommie loves you dearly, and that will never, ever stop.
Happy birthday, big girl!