Eva: My First Born

Eva: My First Born 

Exactly 1 month ago today, we celebrated my first born turning 13. I can hardly believe it has been 13 years since dear, sweet Eva entered the world and made me a mom for the first time. Even after 37 hours of labor, it was love at first sight. From the time I was very young, I knew I wanted to be a mother and after a miscarriage earlier that year, I finally had my wish.

Those of you who are parents can likely relate to the feeling you have when you meet your bundle of joy for the first time. It is hard for me to put into words how I felt. Obviously, I was extremely exhausted, but I didn't care. My heart was already full of so much love for this beautiful little girl my body had made from scratch. Little did I know how much that love would grow, as she has grown and developed into her own little person, over the past 13 years. Now here she stands an amazing young woman before me.

Eva was nicknamed, "Buglet" by her preschool teacher Miss Jill, and since then, that name has stuck. It is still as fitting today at 13 as it was at 4. She is and always has been a little spitfire with a mind all her own. She wears her heart on her sleeve. There is no guessing how she feels. Luckily, most of the time, she radiates a sheer love of life and happiness for everything and everyone around her. 

Eva is not afraid to think outside the box to solve any problem presented to her. Often, I find her with household tools including, hammers, nails, glue, cardboard, screwdrivers, tape measures, scissors, you name it, designing something using her creative imagination. She leaves a tornado of things behind her, as she quickly moves from one thing to the next. Eva is quick witted and really gets concepts and jokes other kids her age often don't.

Her father and I have no doubt that someday, this child may grow up to rule the world. She is never afraid to say what is on her mind and is a natural born leader. Often it can be difficult to parent a strong willed child, but I know that this will serve her well in the future. We are so proud of her hard work and dedication to school, theater, and music. This little lady was born to perform and will often be found in the basement with her sister making up plays including music, costumes, and a complete script. 

In addition to being an amazing student, performer, and singer, Eva works hard to be a good athlete. She doesn't come by this as naturally as her sister, but has recently found that she loves running and is embracing that she is a talented swimmer. She is most definitely her sister's best cheerleader and supporter.

Eva has a big heart and cherishes her friendships and loves little kids. I have no doubt she will do and be anything she wishes in this life. Currently, her dream is to be a surgeon. I am so excited to continue to watch this little lady grow. It is so hard to believe that in 5 short years, she will be an adult.....

Til Next Time,
Ann