On July 17, 2001 at 11:15am Maura Cathryn Lawrence was born.
I think I knew from the moment I found out that I was pregnant that the baby would be a girl. I was afraid to have a girl. Girls are complicated and moody and they give you trouble. And boy did this baby give me trouble! I was sick from day one. Tired all of the time. And ended up on bed rest for the last two months of the pregnancy. For the icing on the cake, I fell and broke my arm two days before she was born, so I delivered her with one good arm.
Soon after Cate was born, she and I shared a moment in our hospital room. Our eyes locked and for several minutes we just quietly stared at each other. I realized I was wrong - this girl wasn't trouble. She was a blessing. It is one of the most clear memories I have. With her arrival - our family was complete. We had a sweet boy and a sweet girl.
My baby girl is not a baby anymore. She turns 10. Double digits. She is a smart, thoughtful, caring, loving, helpful, beautiful girl. And I count my blessings everyday that God chose me to be her mother.
She is adventurous.
She is musical.
She is a horse woman.
She is my sweet baby girl and I treasure our relationship.
Happy 10th Birthday to my Pooh Bear and my best girl friend! I am so excited to see the young woman you will grow up to be.
I love you, Mom. XO
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