She was so cute up there in her little white cap, singing those songs. I caught myself watching her with a permanent smile on my face. Then my mind quickly went back to when I brought her home from the hospital. Then I started thinking about all of her firsts...her first tooth, her first step, her first word. Seriously, how did this happen so quickly? I thought I was prepared. People had told me when I was pregnant to document everything; to take pictures, keep journals, video frequently. I just want to scream, "I did all that and it didn't help!" As I sat there watching her, I was so proud...not just because she was singing with all her heart but proud that she has, in her 4 short years, become such a sweet, caring little girl. Just as I started to get emotional, one of the songs called for whining like a baby and I was forced back to reality.
Its simple really. I love this girl....with everything I have. She brings such light in our lives and I can't remember a time when she wasn't with us. She makes everything we do a little more fun, a little more exciting, and a little more perfect. Congratulations, my sweet Rose, you did it and you did it well.