Looking back over the past year, I realize that while Emma may not remember what all she did I will forever treasure moments from her childhood. I look at every day as a chance to make a memory. The past couple of weeks we have had her Birthday pictures, family pictures, a cookout, had Emma's first birthday party, and just had a good time.
Also over the past couple of days we have dealt with Emma not feeling well. She was sent home from daycare last Thursday, and had to stay out on Friday. I had taken today off of work, and needless to say it became a Mommy and Emma day. We played, cuddled, had a lunch date, and most of the day enjoyed spending time together. I savor these moments because I know they will not last forever.
The other day I came home from a rough day at work and just hugged her extra tight. That night as I laid down with her for bedtime she rolled over and put her face right up against mine. I laid there crying telling her how much I love her. She is often told how much she is loved, but it was as if she knew that I needed her close to me that day.
I believe that we all wake up with the choice of how we want our day to go. No we cannot control all of the variables during the day, but we can choose how we respond. When I walk in and she lights up my day with that smile and giggle all of my worries fade away. She is my sunshine, my laughter after a bad day, my smile through the tears, and my heart.
I love watching Emma interact with others because I see how she changes them as well. Of course our family and friends cherish her almost as much as we do, but watching their interactions is awesome. At her birthday party she went around and gave everyone a thank you hug. However, words cannot thank these people enough. They have been there for me and Steve and now they are there for Emma. Several people offered to help me get everything ready, and one awesome friend Amy came to help. She had made decorations, helped with the planning, and helped me to keep my head on straight. Wendy had to run a last minute errand to pick up pictures for me, Granny (my mom) made part of the food for us, and lots of family and friends came to make Emma's day special.
I can only begin to imagine what the future will hold for this special little girl with all of the love surrounding her. As much as I see her impacting other people's lives, I know she is a blessing not only to me and Steve but to everyone. The other night we went to eat at Wendy's and she sat at the window so she could wave at everyone who came through the drive-thru. Maybe her smiling the face was the only smile that those people saw that day?
Thank you to everyone who has touched Emma's life because you have touched ours more than we can ever explain to you!
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