Brawlers

Reflecting on Ava's Birthday:
I got a little teary tonight as we sang "Happy Birthday" to Ava, realizing that my little girl is now THREE years old.
Realizing that we no longer have a baby ("I'na BIG girl!")
Wishing I could stop time and keep them here with me forever and protect them from all the hurts, struggles, heartaches...
Praying so hard that this time of thanksgiving and joy will infiltrate our lives every day and that this perspective will stay with me.