I thought it appropriate to have my first blog post about my first child on the eve of her 11th birthday (okay, 11th isn't first, but it has two ones...right?). Anyway..........
Tomorrow is Anna's birthday. Eleven. I cannot believe how the time has flown. I still remember the dinner I ate exactly 11 years ago today. Hamburger Helper lasagna, wheat bread, green beans, and grape Koolaid. Sounds really nasty now..... I think I understand why Anna wanted out that night!
Anna was born, face up with eyes wide, full of curiosity. She has grown up, continuing that trend, wanting to know everything about everything. She constantly has her nose in a book, loves to draw, loves to write, and takes acting classes. She is creative and resourceful, constantly planning parties and bake sales. She often exhausts me with all of her endeavors because "No" is not a word in her vocabulary. Gone are the days of Polly Pockets, sidewalk chalk, and training wheels. This birthday has been filled with clothes, cash, a bigger bike, and a video camera. As scared as I am to have Anna grow into a teenager, I am excited to see what the next few years bring for her.
Happy Birthday to my sweet daughter, the one that made me a Mommy for the first time.
