5 Short Years

Five short years ago, I had just given birth for the second time. I was a mom to a baby girl, and her big brother was at home waiting to meet her.

Five short years ago, I had no idea what life would hold for us. I didn't know that she would have an artistic ability that passes my own at her young age. That she would live life passionately, greedily taking all she can get. That she would make me crazy with her loud, brash personality...that she would be so much like me, and yet so different.

That girl wears me out sometimes, but I can't imagine my life without her.

Five short years ago, I had no idea.

Happy birthday, big girl.