15 Years Later...

15 years ago, I had a baby girl. Most of the time, it seems like it was just yesterday that I would rock her to sleep in my arms, sing silly, made-up songs that I can no longer remember, and be amazed by the funny little things she would do.

Today, that baby turns 15.

15 is a funny age, just like 3 was, and 7, and 11...maybe it's something about the odd numbered years that I seem to notice. Just like when she was 3 and 7 and 11, there are moments when she makes me want to tear my hair out. Since she was born, she's been so strong willed, so certain of what she knows (and what she believes I don't known) and so able to see the loopholes to get what she wants.

Most of the time, I am in awe of the fine person she is and is becoming. She has such a bright future in front of her. I can't wait to be part of the wild ride...even while part of me wishes time would stand still for just a little bit.

DramaGirl and Turbo - I think she's about 4 here.

Of course, thirty seconds later, there was this... 

And somehow this morning there was this beautiful young woman leaving for school.

And thirty seconds later there was this...

Happy Birthday DramaGirl!