Tuesday, September 29, 2009

It's Her Birthday And I'll Cry If I Want To!

Six years ago today I was in the last day of my first pregnancy. I was pretty nervous because I was going to be induced later in the evening to finally meet my little girl. My dad and Renee were there most of the day and Renee made me a great dinner.

Then it was time. Time for Rondell to take me to the hospital, meet my mom and have a baby. I cried because I was scared, not knowing what to expect.

26 hours later, after a lot of pain, a successful epidural, the shakes, nausea, a fever, plenty of tears and then heading off to surgery, my baby was here. Her eyes were gray and she was so tiny.

I was tired and overwhelmed...completely overwhelmed. This little person belonged to me and I was responsible for her...me (and Rondell).

My mom stayed with us for a few days and I cried when she left. But then my friend Melanie came and she took good care of me, but I was still overwhelmed. This sweet baby girl belonged to me (and Rondell).

Jamison was a beautiful baby...getting more and more beautiful each day. She was so full of energy and just as sweet as she could be. We had rough spots with her frustration because of her speech delay, but overall she was a happy little girl. I can't believe she's 6 today.

My baby...MY baby. That is who she will always be.







I love this little girl more than words can ever express. She's thoughtful, creative, energetic, loving, intelligent and sweet. I cry today from the joy of realizing she's my responsibility. I am grateful that God blessed me (and Rondell) with such a wonderful daughter and I look forward to watching her grow.
Happy Birthday Jamison!

19 comments:

Carrie said...

She is absolutely precious! I just love her smile! Happy Birthday Jamison! She's beautiful! I still cry at how amazing children are and how fast they grow up ;)

Katrina said...

Happy Birthday Jamison! She is a beautiful girl. Children really do grow up way too fast!

Emily said...

She's so beautiful. Happy birthday to your baby! I know how you feel...mine will always be my baby too!

Joanna said...

What a great post! She is just so cute! And that first picture with her hair!! So cute! Happy Birthday Jamison!

Lyndsey said...

Happy Birthday to Ms. Jamison, Hard to believe it has been 6 years already!

Kelli W said...

She is so cute...I love that first picture! Happy Birthday to Jamison!

Cindy said...

I know everyone says it, but time does fly, especially after you have kids. She is beautiful. Wish her a happy birthday!

Sugarplum Creations Blog said...

She is gorgeous! Each birthday brings an enormous amount of emotion, doesn't it? Hard to believe how quickly they grow. Happy Birthday to your sweet Jamison!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

What a beautiful post Kelli! It is overwhelming to think that we are responsible for these sweet, precious little people. She is so beautiful - you ARE so blessed...

XOXO
Jen

Unknown said...

What a sweet post- brought tears to my eyes!!

She is precious! God's greatest gift!!

~Becca

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

Happy Birthday Sweet girl!! I hope it's a fun year ahead for you.

Kelli said...

So touching Kel.

lsnellings said...

What a beautiful little (big) girl you have! They grow up too fast!

schwadette said...

Happy birthday Miss J!! :) We're so glad that you are here in this world! You're a great mom Kelli!!!

Angie said...

Happy B-day Jamison!! Pretty post!

Shawn said...

How beautiful!

She is a precious little lady.

Happy birthday Jamison!

Mike and Katie said...

Happy Birthday, Jamison! She is so beautiful and may she be just as beautiful on the inside with help from her fabulous mama!

Miller Racing Family said...

What a great post. You sure had a hard labor day but what a great gift you got. I love all of the photos.
Happy Birthday Jamison!

Mandi Shandi said...

Your kids are beautiful Kelly. I am sad at how fast mine are growing up. Happy birthday to Jamison!