It’s almost hard for me to believe, but exactly twenty years ago, on this day, I became a mother for the first and only time.  My daughter came three months early and only weighed 2 lbs. and 2 oz.  I was the scariest and yet the most amazing thing I have ever done. The forever love of my life, Courtney R. Young.

Yesterday, along with some of our family, we took Courtney to her favorite restaurant, Cheesecake Factory, to celebrate her milestone. And of course do a little shopping.

I can’t say I remember the pain from twenty years ago, however, the fear, pride and the love will never subside.  Fear that I’m doing this mother thing all wrong.  Pride in the amazing person that she is becoming and love for her that knows no limits.  She amazes, challenges and teaches me all the time.  I hope she is as proud of me as her mother, as I am of her as my daughter.

Happy Birthday Courtney!  Twenty never looked so good!

Until Next Time!