A HAPPY birthday indeed

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday, dear Ryleigh,

Happy birthday to YOU!

3 years ago

my smile grew a little brighter, my heart a little bigger

3 years ago

your daddy stood a little taller, walked a little prouder

3 years ago

our family grew from two to three

3 years ago

we were changed forever

because of you.

If you would have asked me 4 years ago how I thought having you would change my life, I dont think I could have imagined all the ways. I am a different person, inside and out, because of you. You made me a mom. You made me feel love like I had never known. My emotions ran overboard and I felt the swell of my heart unlike had ever imagined. I didnt think I could feel love stronger.

And now, three years later, you daily remind me that I'm "your favorite Mom" or "the best Mom ever!" You walk up to me and plant a huge smacker right on my lips. You throw your arms around me. And without prompting, you walk into the room and say, "I love you, Mommy." And my heart? Well, it is still swelling. Some times, it feels like it could just explode with the love that you, my sweet girl, give me unconditionally. I have learned more about me, from you, than I ever thought possible. Isnt it supposed to be the other way around?

Ryleigh, you are such a blessing and a joy in my life, and cliche' as it might sound, I truly cannot imagine my life without you in it. I love you, sweet girl, and I wish you the "best third burt-day ever!"

Love,

Mommy