Officially a teenager

13 years ago today at 8.29 am I, a scared 17 year old, welcomed my little baby into the world. My mum and dad were with me and after a 9 1/2 hour labour I was exhausted.

Today my beautiful girl is turning 13 and what a journey it has been. I am so proud of the sweet natured, attractive young lady she is becoming, despite the challenges she has already had to face ( too many) in her short life.

As I look at my 9 month old it seems incredible that she was ever that young, as I watch him getting closer to taking his first steps, I remember all the first I share with my lil Miss.

First smile, first laugh, first roll, crawl, time sitting up, tooth. First word ( bub), her first time seeing her little sister and brothers, her first preschool boyfriend and her first day at school. So many precious memories to hold onto as she grows and her new lot of firsts become her own.

I hope I have raised her with moral integrity, I hope she thrives in what ever paths she chooses to persue. I hope she looks back on ( most) her her childhood with fondness and has good memories of Mum.

But most of all I hope she finds true happiness in what ever shape it is for her.

Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl xxx