There is something a little extra sweet about Amanda's birthday every year. It marks the anniversary of the day I became a mother. The day I began my eternal career. Has it really been fourteen years since this baby girl joined our family?
I remember how anxiously I looked forward to October 6th - the elusive due date that had been marked in my Franklin Planner for 9 months. Thinking that I was in labor I went to the hospital after dinner on the 5th, only to be sent home. I slept soundly and woke up wondering if I should go ahead and get ready for work. Before I was able to step out of bed and make any decisions, my water broke. I was suddenly filled with both excitement and nervousness. We hurried and got ready, made a few phone calls to the expectant first-time grandparents and went back to the hospital. After the real contractions hit I was quite embarrassed that I had gone to the hospital the night before. I wasn't set on getting an epidural, but it didn't take long for me to change my mind. I've been a big fan ever since. The labor was quick and Amanda was born at noon, right in the middle of her due date. She has always been a girl who is able to get things done right on time.
I love having Amanda as my first-born. It has been amazing to watch her grow up into such a beautiful, talented, amazing young woman. She is such a wonderful example. I can't imagine my life without her.
Happy Birthday Amanda!
8 comments:
Woah... I had HUGE eyes.
What a babe! I loved that sweet Amanda baby -- and still do. Great post. Happy Birthday Amanda!
Man, I remember that day so well. . . and I was 14! :) This just brought tears to my eyes. It's a special day for me too because it's the day I became an Aunt! :)
Love you Miss Amanda!
What cute pictures of both of you! Happy Birthday Amanda!
Big fan of the epidural? Uh, yeah. That natural childbirth stuff is for the birds.
Happy Day to both of you!
Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing. Motherhood is such a blessing.
Amanda was and is so cute!
Yeah Amanda! I love those pink, pink, pink cheeks! Happy Birthday Amanda Panda!
Julie, How lucky Amanda is to have you as a mother with such love and devotion. I remember seeing you pregnant and thought how cute you looked and how ready to be a mom you were.
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