Seven Years Old

Savannah is seven years old! It's just weird! She came to me as this tiny little 7 day old newborn and has just never left! It is crazy that seven years have gone by. I can't stand how quickly my children are growing up!


She started as my little cutie pie! I just couldn't get enough of her!

But pretty soon, she was driving me crazy!

Tantrums! 

I quit my job so I could be home with her more!

And not long after I remember telling Mike that I needed her to go back to day care! :) And I wasn't kidding!

But after a while, we figured out how to get along and I really started to enjoy her! 

She makes everyday challenging and thrilling! She's unbelievable, unpredictable, unstable, and absolutely the child that you cannot leave alone for any period of time. The nightmares I have about my children being hurt or lost are ALWAYS about her. She keeps me on my toes and I would not have it any other way! She takes parenting to a whole other level and I adore her for it! She makes my heart happy....

She is independent, confident, curious, and fearless!

She is passionate and really really funny! She loves school and has made us so proud of her love of learning!

I will say to those of you who have your own "Savannah's" it does get better! She has mellowed out a lot and is learning the art of self control, although her fiery spirit will always be there! She's becoming more compassionate and is attempting to be more obedient. I see her trying and being remorseful when she errs and that gives me so much hope!

We love you so much Savannah Grace! I cannot wait to see what the next seven years of your life look like and how you are going to surprise and challenge me as your mother! Even though I have probably said otherwise, I have loved every minute of being your Mama :) Happy Birthday to my "little" girl!