a little ray of sunshine........

"has come into the world. A little ray of sunshine in the shape of a girl"......(go on you know you want to sing along!

WARNING - this blog entry may be a little (or a lot) 'sappy'. But all the words contained herein are true. And today I will share them.

I know that every mother is partial to their own children. I am obviously no exception to this fact. But honestly, how did I ever live without this gir l(even with her crazy 'banshee' sounds and little tantys that she's started having. I completely ADORE her funny little personality and her gorgeous chubby face! We are all so in LOVE with her.

I can still remember the anticipation I felt waiting for her to arrive. I remember having her and bringing her home. These memories are so vivid that I can't believe it was 12 months ago. That's right 12 months. On Monday our girl turns 1!

I can still remember the happiness I felt when I brought her home. In the days and weeks that followed her arrival, despite the exhaustion of new motherhood i thought i would feel, I seriously felt overcome with a sort of contentment for life. What can I say. The girl just makes me happy! very happy! (yes. happy. despite the agony of feeding her - seriously this girls petite little mouth would open like she was about to drink from a straw.....and we all know that was NOT the case...I'm grimacing now just remembering, but i digress). I would look at her perfect little face and feel overwhelmed with this new little love of mine. I had a daughter.

I knew we would all love her but i had no idea the impact she would have on our little family. or the impact she would have on me. I didn't understand the bond I would feel with her. I didn't know that I would love her the way, and as much as I do. Maybe it's because she's like me. A little daughter of God that is trusted to my care to teach her how to be a Woman. A Mother. A Wife.

I love that people love Jasmin. I love that her little eyes light up and communicate with everyone who looks at her. I love that she waves and smiles at everyone. I love that wherever we go people stop and comment about her. talk to her. smile at her. adore her.

I'm so grateful to be the mother of this happy little girl!!!!