Sam Is Five

It's amazing to me to think that 5 years ago at this time, Sam was 5 minutes old. That I was likely still in the operating room, in a bit of a haze, looking over at her under the heat lamp while they made sure all was OK. That my legs were numb, that they laid her on my chest, that we heard her cry. That we knew, in that instant, that truly life had changed.

How is it possible that so much time has passed? And that now, we have a loveable, quirky, wacky, curious little girl who makes us laugh, who smiles big, who irks us to no end (said with much love, of course :) ), who can write and do addition, who is learning to hula hoop and jump rope, who is confidently tackling Kindergarten, who gives us big hugs and kisses, who can brush her own teeth and get herself dressed, is learning to recognize words, loves to run and hike and collect shells and go nature tracking, and who has become her own person with her own independent thoughts. Amazing.

Samantha, we love you to the moon and back, and hope you will forever retain your smiles, your curiosity, your love of life and your quirky little ways! Happy 5th Birthday little one!