1,825 days

My precious Caitlyn, you turned 5 today. I still just do not know how we got here. This morning after waking you up by singing Happy Birthday, you looked at me and said, "Mommy, how many days is 5 years"? It was amazing to me the number that came out of my mouth (after doing some quick math in my head).....1, 825 days. Oh, how those days have changed me! 1, 825 days of you being one of my first thoughts of the day. 1, 825 days of watching you learn new things. 1, 825 days of your sweet touches. 1, 825 days of hoping you see a little of who God is in Daddy and I. 1, 825 days of being so very proud of you. 1, 825 days of hope for your future. 1, 825 days of trying to understand a love that so mirrors God's love for us. 1, 825 days of doing what I have ALWAYS wanted to do-----be your mother. Reminiscing......................................you were three days old in this picture.

I let you choose the cake for your party....I'll have to admit, I wasn't too surprised at your choice!!! A perfect representation of your interests right now!!!

You are one happy girl!!!!!!!

This was the first year you were really interested in the cards. You wanted each one read to you and you really looked at each one for quite awhile.........most of them were covered in princesses, of course!

Here you are modeling after opening your gifts.......my beautiful princess Caitlyn........with "glass" slippers and all (which was the one thing you asked for over and over).

Daddy and I came and ate lunch with you today at school and brought some treats for your classmates. You chose donut holes........we don't eat these very often, so they are a HUGE deal for you!!! We were even able to fit 5 candles in them and let you make a wish!!!!

Here's wishing and waiting for the next 1, 825 days! I love you , Caitlyn Denise Green.