Where has the time gone? Fifteen years ago, I was heading to the hospital early in the morning. Jim and I watched 'The Quiet Man'. I visited with my mom. We listened to Jimmy Buffet. And at 9:02. Dr. Gates announced that Delainey had finally arrived. That long day has turned into very short years!
When she was little she was sweet and sassy, determined to do things herself, but she still wanted us by her side. She had a temper, but it didn't last long. She had a heart of gold. She loved to dance and be silly. Her Pink Bear was always with her. She loved music and Barbie movies.
Today, she is still the same girl. She is still sweet and sassy. I worry that her sassiness will get her in trouble, but it seems that she knows just how sassy she can be! She is such a determined person. She wanted a room make over. Jim and I don't like painting, so she spent yesterday painting her bedroom. She still has a temper, but it still doesn't last long...she has a forgiving heart. She still spins and dances at home, but I don't think that she does much public dancing. Pink Bear...let's just say she's looking very loved after fifteen years. Music is her passion although Barbie movies are a thing of the past.
I am not one to cry over the past. I have loved the past fifteen years of watching my girl grow. There were some rough times, but we got through them. I am sure that there will be rough patches in the future. I enjoy spending time with her, because not only do I love her, but I genuinely like her! I am looking forward to what the next year brings in her life. I try to remember that the days are long, but the years are short. On Delainey's birthday, that seems more true than ever.
