My First Baby's Birthday....

Look At That Belly!!!!

My First Baby!!!!

It is my First Baby's Birthday!!!  Big A is EIGHT years old today!!!!   I can't believe it.  I was looking at back a infant photos of Big A, and I can't believe that it has been EIGHT years!!!  Eight years ago today, I began the biggest and most rewarding adventure of my life.  I think back now, and realize that I entered this new world of Motherhood without any fear or uncertainty.   I was lucky, I knew in my heart from the very first moment that I held my child that this was right and good, and that the love I felt for her so complete and forever.  I did not feel afraid that I would fail as a Mother, or that I could not rise to the challenge of Motherhood.  In fact, I never had these fears until I added child number three to the family.... Since then, of course, the challenges of Motherhood have exponentially increased... not because of the child, but simply because I am WAY outnumbered here! Hahaha!  But I know one thing for certain...  I do not regret even a tiny bit becoming a Mother!  The decision I made to have children, has been the ONLY decision in my entire life that I felt completely certain was RIGHT.  The only decision that I have not questioned or doubted myself about.  Motherhood has been my only true dream.  And I made that dream happen...  along with help from God, of course. :)   I never had strong career goals, or strong ideas about where I wanted to visit or live.  The only constant dream I had since childhood was becoming a Mom.  And that dream has become a reality!  So, today I am THANKFUL!  Eight years ago my lifelong dream became a reality, and if I died today, people could honestly say that all of my real dreams came true!  I am a Mother!  And there is no greater gift in the world that I could receive.  I am blessed!  I love these three children more than life itself.  I love every single bit of them... every achievement they make, every imperfection they have, every beautiful piece of their flesh and their souls!   So Happy Birthday Big A!!!!  You were my First Baby, and you are my dream come true!!!