5 Years Ago...,

today, I became a mommy for the very first time. I had no experience, no pre-qualifications...nothing really that would make me worthy of such a task, but yet there she was: Sage Alexandra Spence born at 12:40 pm weighing 6lbs, 14 oz, 20 inches long with a head full of black hair. I felt like the Grinch in that my heart literally grew 3 sizes that day in one instant. I also felt like a QUEEN because I was finally a MOMMY. Perfect fit. She was and is the most perfect, beautiful, sweet girl I'd ever seen, and all I could do was cry and say, "She's so pretty." I think I cried every time I looked at her for the first month, at least. I tried to think back to life before her, and it's so odd to do so. It was so BORING before!

And now, in what seems like a month, it's five years later. Where did that time go? This was a difficult one for me because she's FIVE (it's just too big) but also exciting. She has really come into her own. Sage is the most kind, sweet girl I know. She always takes care to make sure that others aren't hurt. If she thinks that she's hurt someone, she gets so upset and embarrassed. Sage loves a good joke, and she is always telling them. Sage is a teacher. She is always teaching me, or Jaggar, or a room full of babies/animals. Sage is a friend and a good listener. She is precise, smart, loving, kind, detailed, creative, talented, and brave. For these, I can't even take credit. It is who she is. I'm grateful everyday to be a part of her life because she makes life worth living. Sage, I LOVE YOU and am SO proud of you!! Happy Birthday!! Proverbs 3:5-6