Growing up fast!

Last week was Taylor's 9th birthday. It is hard to believe that my firstborn is already nine years old. She is getting so grown up -- very concerned about the clothes she wears and how her hair looks. She hasn't asked for little kid toys this year for Christmas but rather a Nintendo DS and clothes. I really want her to crawl up on my lap like she used to do and ask for an Elmo. She told me last night as I held her on the couch that even when she was a teenager she would want me to hold her. I think I will remind her of that in a few years. While I am sad that she is growing up, I must embrace the fact there is nothing I can do about it and rejoice with her in each milestone she passes.

My baby girl at age 3. . .

and now at age 9.