Seven years ago on this day I pushed a 7 pound 8 ounce baby out of my body. She was the first good looking newborn that’s ever graced this planet.
The first of three.
Before we left the hospital with our little treasure the nurses warned me that I might feel a little sad in a few days. I, however, was on cloud nine. I whispered to Pat back in our room, “how could anyone feel sad with such a blessed beautiful new life in their home!?!!?”
Three days later I was crying for no reason. How had this become my life??? My hormones and my weight and my boobs and our finances and. that. BABY!
The adjustment wasn’t easy. The understanding that I now lived on baby time was a hard for me to grasp. I was anxious and uncomfortable and moody.
And then she smiled. My world melted at the sight of this little girl.
And then she ate stuff.
And she walked.
And she laughed.
And she screamed.
MY GOD COULD SHE SCREAM!
She was stubborn and strong-willed and sensitive and shy.
She was snuggly, she was a mama’s girl, and she loved her white blanket.
Now she’s seven. And I’m still crying. She’s barely changed one bit.
How has this become my life???
I’d sooner die than go back to life before Maile. Happy birthday baby girl!
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Awww, Happy Birthday to your little girl! She’s beautiful! That second to last photo so looks like you! Her head cocked and all. She’s definitely sweet and sassy!
God talk about hormones, I’m just tearing up reading about yuor little girl let alone thinking about my 3 little boys. Congratulations, she’s a gorgeous little one that’s for sure. Happy birthday Maile!
happy birthday to such a cute and adorable girl! i love the first photo where it shows just a slight tinge of naughtiness with the smile.
don’t worry, there are still more years to cry….but like you said, we wouldn’t want it any other way. :-)
How sweet. You know they say 7 is the perfect number. =) This is a beautiful post for your birthday girl. Someday she’ll see this and cry a river!
Happy birthday Maile! She’s a beautiful girl, from baby to now.
Aww Happy Birthday sweetie pie.. She is definitely a little you Kat
She’s beautiful!
It goes by so fast…
My oldest baby is 17–I have no idea how this happened…
She is absolutely beautiful! And happy 7th birthday to her… it’s so sad how fast they grow up! Beautiful post. :)
Chubby baby legs FTW!
Babies really, really do change everything. For the better.
That first picture is priceless.
Happy Birthday, baby girl!!
Wow, the thighs in that first picture! That’s impressive stuff! And very much a cutie. Nice job, Mom and Dad.
What a pretty girl. Happy Birthday!!!
Happy birthday, sweetie! Man, she’s cute!! Seriously adorable.
Happy Birthday, Gorgeous! :)
Happy Birthday!!
I so remember crying 3 days later lol. Happy Birthday to Maile!!
Happy Birthday!!! I love your bday tribute to your little girl…your 1st baby!
A gorgeous post and a beautiful little lady she is!
Awww…so precious!! I would agree….life before our snuggly, mama girl’s, I would never go back. I love my baby too.
Happy birthday to Maile!
She’s beautiful! Happy Birthday!
I know, I know, I feel the same way! And I know I’ll feel the same way as the little maniac gets older. Sniffle, sniffle.
I pushed a baby out seven years ago on Tuesday. He was a pretty cute newborn too.
Happy birthday to our babies.
What a beautiful post for a beautiful girl. Happy birthday!
Beautiful post with beautiful pictures. She’s such an adorable little girl. Happy Seventh Birthday to her!
p.s. Thanks for adding in the “her life in pictures time line” since I’m narcissistic I’m just going to pretend that you added them per my twitter request. (=
I love chubby little baby legs. Both of my kids and my grandkids had chubby little baby legs. Your Maile is truly a beauty, just like her mom.
You probably know this but she is so beautiful.
I hope that she has a great birthday.
Happy Birthday to your daughter! What a beautiful post in honor of her special day.
Happy Birthday to her- what a cutie :) She’s so full of life!
7 is such a huge transitional year! Kaya changed from my little girl into my big girl, borderline teenager. Everything she used to like is too babyish now. It’s heartbreaking and exciting at the same time.
Congratulations!
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Cheers! And happy birthday to your girl!
She just happens to have the best birthday ever. I would love to be a 7 year old again enjoying my birthday. As a mom, birthdays kinda stink.
Time flies by doesn’t it? Although we are in the screaming phase with the second one right now (she screams whether she is sad, mad or even happy!) so I wish time would move a little faster some days!
Hope your little one had a great day!
beautiful! Wow…time flies.
Happy birthday to your beautiful 7 year old daughter, Maile. As I read this I started to cry cause it seems like only yesterday I went through all those feelings. My baby is going to be 21 years old in March. But no matter what she is always my “baby” and I will always be her “mommie” Oh there she is now texting me to come ichat with her. Enjoy every second of those beautiful children of yours.
That is such a wonderful post about your daughter. My daughter just turned 7 as well on Oct. 6th. I can’t believe how fast time flies. HUGS
Aww….happy birthday to Maile!
Such a beautiful child!
Oh, she’s just adorable! And I don’t think we ever stop crying….Happy, Happy Birthday to your little one, who isn’t quite so little anymore.
Your daughter is beautiful! Happy Birthday to her and thank you for sharing!
Them baby blues seem like they last forever, with every milestone is they pop up and the tears flow, along with the pride and happiness of course. Happy seventh birthday to her and you!
Those pictures are adorable!
Oh my gosh! How cute! I have a five year old who wants to meet her. He knows just what to do with older women.
Happy birthday to my girl’s girl! Hope it was a blast:)
Belated birthday greetings to your little girl!!! Hope you all had a blast celebrating. :)