Three Years
Three years ago today, my first child was born. And every day of the three years since, I’ve been so extraordinarily thankful to have her in my life. She looks at me with those glorious blue eyes and gives me that beautiful smile, both of which came from her mother, and I can deny her nothing. My life was changed utterly at 6:32 p.m., March 16, 2002, and I can now barely remember what life pre-K was like. This world would be a less special place without her charm, her sweetness, her humor, her intelligence, her laugh, her hugs and kisses…even without her temper tantrums and her inability to share her toys with her sister.
So happy third birthday, Kelsey Grace. May you someday know for yourself the beauty you’ve brought to my world.
(Yeah, yeah, Laurel’s cool, too, but today’s about Kelsey.)
Thanks! I needed a good cry today!
Happy Birthday, Kelsey! It was three years ago tomorrow, your Uncle Jay and I trekked down to the hospital to meet you for the first time and get all the gory details. You sat on my pregnant belly (watch out, Jack!) and slept like an angel while I silently freaked out knowing that approximately 6 weeks later, I would be holding my own brand new baby.
I remember your first birthday vividly. I remember you trying to hug Jackson and he pushed you to the ground. Your feelings were deeply hurt (judging from the sobs), but that’s just his way of saying “Hiya doin’, buddy?!” We’ve missed the last two birthdays now, and it’s something we strive to fix for the future.
Today, Jackson and I will sing “Happy Birthday, Kelsey!” in honor of his first friend.
OK, you people have GOT to stop this! I can’t sit here and cry all day!
Thanks, Michelle! We hope to see you guys for birthday #4! Hugs to Kelsey’s buddy, and to beautiful Caroline, too!