I wanted to make sure I included what I posted on FB and IG today:
10 years ago, we got the surprise of our lives when my water broke 3 weeks early. I was excited and nervous and to be honest, ridiculously scared not knowing what we were getting ourselves into. I didn't know how to be a mom and yet I knew I wanted to be the best one I could possibly be for you.
And then there you were, Emily, all 6 lbs, 10 oz.of you with that blonde hair and blue eyes. On October 28, 2009, my life changed forever. In that instant, I was given the greatest and most fulfilling gift I would ever receive. I got to be your mom.
Over the last 10 years, I have watched you grown and I, myself, have grown and learned so much. I might be the parent, but it's from you, Emily, that I have learned patience and understanding. I've learned how to love unconditionally. I've learned to be brave and tough. I've learned to not always take life so seriously. There have been laughs and tears, struggles and accomplishments. And we've gone through them all together.
Today as we celebrate your first decade on earth, I know the best is still yet to come. Big things are ahead for you. I hope you always stay true to who you are. Emily Joy, I hope you know just how special you are. Happy 10th Birthday sweet girl!
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I also thought I would start a new tradition this year and write the top 10 things I love most about Emily (in no particular order)
1. She's creative and artsy. She loves to draw and is quite good at it.
2. She's an awesome friend. She is always doing things to let her friends know just how much they mean to her.
3. She's the life of the party- rarely shy and rarely cares about what others think of her.
4. She's a breakfast snob. This girl won't touch cereal in the morning. She wants a home made breakfast or else, she'll just skip breakfast.
5. She's super athletic and fast. She's extremely competitive and always gives 110%.
6. She loves animals - especially dogs. It really is a shame that she's allergic to almost every kind of animal. She makes up for being unable to have a live animal, with all the stuffed animals that she has.
7. She's one of the toughest girls I know. She's always had obstacles that she has had to overcome, whether it be eczema, allergies or dyslexia. But she doesn't let any of those things stop her!
8. She's a lover of all things Italian food - pasta, pizza, you name it. Italian food is the way to this girl's heart
9. She's a Daddy's girl through and through. They have a special bond that I just can't break.
10. She's funny. She knows how to make people laugh.
