It is hard to believe that it has been ten years since I became a mother. I was so excited to be a mom, I have wanted to be one my whole life. We prayed for Caitlyn for over a year and lost two babies before I became pregnant with Caitlyn. I think all of that waiting just made me love her even more. I remember cleaning our house and getting every thing ready the night before our scheduled C-section. My pregnancy was a good one. I would throw up in the morning before work and then I felt pretty good. It was like a vacation compared to my other three pregnancies. My doctor was running late so we ended up having Caitlyn at 4:35 PM. She was 8lbs 8ozs (a week and a half early) and she was perfect! I never knew I could love someone so much! I felt completely inadequate to be her mom, but I knew I could love her unconditionally. I wanted to show her off to everyone, but I only let people hold her for a few minutes and then I had to have her back. When I was pregnant with Jonah I was so worried that I wouldn't love him as much as I loved Caitlyn. I couldn't imagine loving anyone as much as I loved her. Obviously that wasn't a problem, but there is always something special about your first born.
Caitlyn is such an amazing girl. She is so sweet and sensitive. She is always aware of those around her. She is a peacemaker. Caitlyn has had her fair share of struggles in her short life. She is so young to struggle with anxiety, but she is handling it like a champ! She tries so hard to be positive and look for the good. Caitlyn's anxiety has helped shape her into a kind, loving girl. She is very sensitive, but that makes her sensitive to those around her.
Caitlyn has a great imagination. She loves to play house or dogs with Hallee and Wyatt. She talks to her beanie boos and treats them like they are alive.
Caitlyn has a beautiful voice and loves to sing. She is also doing great with the piano.
Caitlyn has loved to play outside lately. She loves to ride scooters and climb trees with Jonah. She loves to do any kind of gymnastics.
Caitlyn is such a wise, mature girl. She is so good with her siblings. She can calm Hallee and Wyatt down and she loves to see them happy. She has been babysitting more and more for us. She loves it and does a great job. I know the kids are in good hands with her and that she will call if there is any questions or problems.
Caitlyn is so funny. She says the funniest things and she loves to laugh. She is dramatic and loves to put on a show for everyone. She uses a lot of body language when she talks!
We love this girl so much. Caitlyn loves to talk. She tells me EVERYTHING. Sometimes it is tiring, but I'm so grateful that she will talk to us. She has to talk everything through and then she always feels better.
It is truly a pleasure to be her mother!
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