Today, my "baby" turned 3.
As we sang Happy Birthday to the Little Imp, I thought back to that cold wintry night three years ago.
As I lay there whilst my baby girl fought for her life, little more than 4 hours old, I made bargain after bargain with God. I knew there would be no more babies for me and from the moment I knew she was coming, I embraced the thought of every little thing about her.
She fought and she fought and she won! Two weeks after her birth, after nearly losing her on two occasions, we brought our baby girl home. She grew happy and healthy and she grew...
...and grew...
...And grew!
Before I knew it, her first birthday was here and she was 1!
Little by little her personality began to emerge as did the curls!
Before we knew it another year flew by and she was 2! Remember what I was saying about that personality? Well, this is what happens when mommy tries to take a nice photo on the Little Imp's 2nd birthday...
Once we'd gotten her all dressed up and ready for cake and presents, I thought I'd have another go at trying to get a nice 2nd birthday picture.
Yep, that little personality became bigger and bigger as the days went by.
It's hard to believe that yet another year has flown by and that my baby, this darling little girl, holds only the tiniest vestiges of babyhood.
My precocious Little Imp, is growing up right before my eyes and I can scarcely believe how fast it's happening.
She went from my pudgy little bald baby...
...To our gorgeous, curly-haired little girl!
And there's that personality again!
Despite the challenges, frustrations, and sometimes the downright headaches that life with a toddler brings, we are rewarded with the most beautiful smiles, the softest cuddliest hugs, and the most beautiful soul a parent could ask for!
Happy Happy Birthday precious Girl!
