Thursday, September 2, 2010

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!

14 comments:

  1. What a great post, "30 seconds later" is classic Cori.

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  2. Happy anniversary of the birth of your baby girl.

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  3. Happy Birthday to your girl! Is it my imagination, or is there a strong resemblance between the 2 of you???

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  4. Happy birthday to Drama Girl! Any special plans?

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  5. Happy 15th to Drama Girl! I totally love that "30 seconds later" pic!! So true!
    And people think "labor" is that hard part of having a kid-I think watching them grow and then coming to the awareness that we're getting old! Damn!

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  6. Betty says,

    I love Drama Girl! She makes me smile and think of you every day that I see her chillin' on the lawn. She seems so very happy!

    You and Walter have done a fantastic job raising her!

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  7. I saw her today and forgot that it was her birthday even though Mike told me yesterday. Happy B-Day, DramaGirl.

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  8. I am so bummed I didn't realize today was DG's bday. I was too busy giving her shiznit for copping a little 'tude yesterday :)

    Love love love that girl. Nice job to the parents :)

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  9. Happy Birthday to DramaGirl! She looks just like you!

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  10. Those birthdays do become a touch bittersweet for parents, don't they? Hope she (and you) had a wonderful birthday.

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  11. Happy Birthday to your daughter! She's just adorable...and looks a lot like her momma :).

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  12. What a beautiful "little girl" you have. Enjoy the honeymoon before the learner's permit!

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  13. Sign. And before you know it, it will be college time. Cherish the time together....

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