Happy Birthday to My Little Girl

     Today is the day, 17 years ago that my life changed forever. My daughter Shy-anne was born. It was the happiest day of my life. Well, ok, painfully happy. LOL I won't lie but her labor was the worst out of the three. But she was my first so I take it for what it was. I became a Mom and that is all that mattered. Some people grow up wanting to have these luscious careers and such. Not me, I just wanted to be a Mom. It is a very difficult job, but it has the best reward, unconditional love. I was only 22 when she was born. To me that was young, but older for some. I was not really ready for her but I knew that I couldn't live without her. Now, as time nears, I fear the same as all mothers...loosing her. It kills me to know that in one year she will be leaving to go to college somewhere. I won't be able to see her everyday. :( I won't hear her annoying whining either! Haha, it hasn't been a perfect 17 years.

     I has been a joy watching her grow up into a beautiful young lady. I still remember her as a little girl, those memories will never disappear. Learning to talk, oh boy that came early. Then from walking to running. She hasn't stopped since.  From braces to chasing boys. Now driving and dating. She always has kept me on my toes. It hasn't been the easiest 17 years but all worth it. As I sit here and cry writing this, I wonder if she will be ok. I sometimes have doubted my abilities as a Mom (I think we all do at times). I just hope that I have taught her what she needs to know to take on life when it does come her way. She is a very strong minded individual so she will probably be fine. :D But that won't even stop me from worrying about her, as my Mom still does for me. The closer it gets the harder it gets. I will enjoy her as much as I can until that day comes. I love you kiddo! You are one of the best things that has ever happened to me! Happy 17th Birthday!