Turning Three

Three years ago today, my world changed forever.

Before that day, I was a woman, a wife, a daughter, a teacher, a runner, a writer, and so many little things jumbled together to define me.

Three years ago today, we welcomed Abbey into the world.

Three years ago today, I became a mother.

Through her eyes, my world has been redefined.  Moments stretch for an eternity, engrossed in a book or crayons or a pinecone, all invaluables treasures.  Years pass too quickly; it's impossible that my first baby can be three years old today.

I told her today that her birthday was special for me, too.  I told her that before her, I wasn't a Mommy.

"I'm sorry you weren't a Mommy before," kisses and snuggles and smiles, "Mommy, I love you."

Happy Birthday to my girl, my first born, my spirit.  I love you, too.

her party is next weekend

but we shared cupcakes and sang Happy Birthday three times

because three years old is a big deal