Happy Birthday

Today is a day of great joy and celebration in our house. It is the 4th anniversary of the day that an angel came into our lives. My darling husband and I spent years praying, hoping, dreaming and pleading with God before we became parents. Since our miracle arrived, the joy we have shared has far and away eclipsed the pain and struggle of the waiting.

Our daughter Avari was born exactly 4 years ago to the moment that I am writing this entry. She has brought nothing but joy to all those she encounters. She is a precocious bundle of energy and inquisitiveness as evidenced just this morning.

My clever girl decided that she wasn't going to turn 4 years old today - she would remain 3 years old for another year. When prodded and questioned, she revealed that she did not want to get any older because the result might be that "you couldn't pick me up anymore if I get older and bigger, Mama." She can turn your frustration or sorrow into joy in the blink of an eye.

Yes, I know I am her mother, but we are stopped in the store every time (and I do mean every time) we go in by some stranger or other who feels compelled to stop and bask in our little sunshine. She has turned the grumpiest cashiers into best friends - as recently as last week, and makes friends everywhere she goes (which has prompted more than one "just because you know their name doesn't mean you are friends" speech).

There is just something very special about our little girl. It's alright if you choose to disagree with me. I know the truth.

So, I would like to celebrate this 20th day of December 2009 by saying - Happy Birthday, Avari! May our Father continue to mold you into the amazing little girl you are becoming with each passing day.

We love you!!