Five Years

I am warning you now, this is going to be one of the corny, mushy posts. But, since this blog is also my journal and my families blog book every year, you are getting it anyway!

Mars-Bars,

Five years ago today was the most physically trying day of my life. I had gone into the hospital the night before to be induced, only to have them tell me I was already in labor. So, instead of waiting to start the pit until the next morning, they just started it and thought we would have a you by morning. Wrong. You were "sunny side up", and already being difficult. I progressed slowly, by noon on the 21st I was ready for my epidural. Finally at about 4:00 pm I was ready to push.

After 22 hours of labor, 2 hours of pushing, a 102.5 fever and 2 vacuums, you finally made your grand entrance.

I know every mom says it, but you were the most BEAUTIFUL thing I had EVER seen.

Truly one of the greatest moments of my life.

I don't know how FIVE YEARS have flown by so quickly, but you are still one of the greatest blessings in my life.

You are so many things, and have such personality. You are sweet, gentle, thoughtful, accepting, genuine, loving and smart...and that's just the inside.

You are GORGEOUS, I love your curly hair (even if you don't), your round little booty and your angelic face.

I love the way you make up your own song lyrics as you go, the way you dance like crazy when you think no one is watching, the way you make me laugh hysterically, the fact that you will be any ones friend, I love your tender heart, and the way you always want the rest of your family to be happy.

Our lives would not be the same without you. So, HAPPY FIFTH BIRTHDAY my sweet Princess Marlee, I love you more than life.

Love,

Mom

You have grown to be such a beautiful young lady!
These are just a few shots I got of her today, on her actual birthday.

Her party will be this weekend, so I should have some pics up next week.