Today is my little girl's first birthday. Her first! I had no idea how emotional it would be. Every moment that passed today had me thinking of the moments that passed one year ago in the hours up until I had her. Those were not so special. Those were painful, physically dreadful, terrifying moments that I will likely not ever experience again. But, the moment I pushed her out of my body and into this world, well, that was ethereal. Every moment since then has tested me in ways I never knew possible, and I every day I love her more than the day before. That is a fact.

I'm the happiest I've ever been, and I like to tell her that some people grow up dreaming about being rich or famous..but I dreamed of her. I'm so lucky that my dream came true. Happy birthday, my sweet little girl.