21 years ago today.

I became a mom.  21 years ago today, my life changed in so many ways.  21 years ago today, I fell in love with the sweet face of my beautiful baby girl.  21 years ago today, I realized that I would die to protect her.  21 years ago today, my sweet, wonderful, beautiful, loving, funny Sarah Michelle was born.

I had no clue then what the next 21 years would hold for me and at 16 years old I doubt I could have imagined just what was in store for me.  There have been lots of laughs, lots of heartache, lots of headaches, lots of joy, some sorrow, a few battles, some battle scars, lots of fun and certainly lots and lots of love.  Having a daughter is a piece of cake, raising one?  Yeah, not so much.  I wouldn't trade it for the world, though.  Sarah has given me more than I could ever have imagined.  She made me who I am, a mom.  It is her that changed my life - forever.

I love you Sarah!  Happy Happy 21st birthday!  I can't wait to celebrate with you!  And Daddy, Semper Fi.