Our first child has hit double digits! It is such a joy watching this spunky little girl grow up. As much as we work to teach and prepare her for life, I'm realizing more each year that she is teaching us just as much without even trying. Unfortunately for her, much of what she has taught us (patience, empathy, how to deal with the trials of the various stages of childhood, etc) have benefitted her little brothers more than it has benefitted her.
And even though there have been times I'm suddenly struck it the thought that I'm doing this whole parenting thing wrong, I am comforted to see what a delightful, caring and competent person she is becoming. We love you so, so much baby!
And now for some flashbacks:
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