Sixteen years ago today, I became an aunt to the sweetest, smartest, cutest child--Natalie Evelina.
At that point in my life, I loved this little girl as much as I could love any child. It was Natalie who actually gave me my first taste of what it would be like to be a mom. When I was only sixteen years old myself, I would babysit her on Tuesday nights when Kim and Italo would play in their dart league. She was just a tiny little baby and I would just sit and hold her, not quite sure of what else you were supposed to do with a tiny little baby. And when she cried--boy did she cry--I had absolutely no idea what to do with her. One night I even had to call in backup (my dad!). I realize now that the poor child was probably just hungry--whoops! Live and learn :)
I am amazed at how fast time flies and at the fact that she's sixteen years old already, but I am even more amazed by the young woman that she has become. She is smart, sharp-witted, multi-talented, and oh so very beautiful. In so many ways, she is just a bigger and better version of little girl that she once was. Natalie, here's hoping that you never completely change but continue to become a better version of yourself in the years to come.
Happy birthday, Natty. Today--and all days--I am so thankful that you were born.
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