It's the day before graduation and I should be cleaning the house and preparing the party food. Instead, I'm here blogging about my mom heart regarding YOU. You were the surprise baby that I almost didn't have. Thankfully God knew just how special you'd be to our crazy family. Not a day goes by that I don't say thank you to Him for knowing what was best for all of us.
From that November day when we brought you home…laughter and joy have filled our lives. You were funny from the very start! Your chubby little tummy and puffy cute cheeks always commanding whatever room you were in. It's no secret that you were a rascal! It's also no secret that you stole the hearts of everyone who got near you and still do to this day. Everyone loves to tease you about how bossy and wild you were….it's true. I have video to prove it! Everything was "MINE" and no matter how anyone tried to wrangle you….you would walk away wearing or holding whatever it was. Sometimes it's easier to just hand over stuff! 
You've outgrown that silly baby stuff now and I know this because I see your loving kindness in everything you do & say. You have the sweetest spirit and the most caring heart. I know that I can trust you to protect me and the rest of your family even if it kills you trying. You're a fierce young woman who isn't afraid to be different. I like that about you and someday so will your forever spouse. Right now life seems like a waiting game — waiting for graduation day, waiting to go to college or hit it big, waiting on Mr. Wonderful, waiting to be a Mom, waiting to live like a real grown up….waiting! I've been there and I know how it can feel like you're walking in molasses. I'm here to tell you….enjoy it!
What you'll soon see is how fast life passes by. All these weekend nights spent at home because there's no one awesome to date….they'll seem fleeting when you meet someone who sweeps you off your high-heeled feet (I'm sure he'll be tall) and showers you with fun & adventure. The tears you've cried over deciding what to do with your life will be a vapor in time when you are hustling to get ready in the mornings and racing off to a job you love. The days of baby-sitting someone else's snotty nosed kids will remind you what NOT TO DO when you're facing your own little darlin's someday. You'll even look at your dad & me with the reminders of how old we've turned in such a short time.
Your life is just beginning and all that God has for you is not just ahead….it's in the everyday stuff. Each day something important takes place. Don't forget to savor it and learn from it. Never try to do it all on your own. Let God be your guide and trust Him….He never misleads and He always knows best. I know this firsthand.
That's how I ended up with YOU!
Happy Graduation Day! I'm so proud of you!
I hope all your dreams come true and if they don't that God gives you more than what your heart can dream.
I love you,
Mom
