Katie The Birthday Lady

This is the smile that has melted my heart for the past 8 years.

Our happy little lady had her birthday on Sunday, but her "party" isn't till next weekend.

Over the years I have had the best experiences being a mother.

I have walked around with my heart outside of me since my girls were born.

I have learned so much about life, love and family and she has taught me so much about all of those but also about myself.

I feel so lucky to be her mom.

Everyday I get to enjoy her, teach her, laugh with her and love her.

Her happiness is what I strive for daily.

I am in love.

While she slept I decorated the house.

She awoke to gifts, her favourite breakfast and all the songs and birthday cliches to be had.

I had a moment of hesitation when she requested a DQ ice cream cake.

I usually make the cakes, I felt a bit sad that she didn't want that.

But I remember being that age and wanting to do things a bit different.

Where does the time go?

2 more years till the double digits.

Hard to believe 8 years ago we embarked on this journey of parenthood.

Through all the moments, good and bad, I have always know this is exactly where I want/need to be.

I hope as the years (and hormones) go on that she will still smile at me as she does today.

That she will ask for my help and trust in me when she needs guidance.

That she will grow to be a happy, strong, confident and content woman.

That her life will be filled of all the love and wonder as mine has.

xx