10858 days since day 1

Tomorrow is Lacey's 29th birthday.  She has walked the planet for 29 years.  According to my ever ready calculator, she is now 348 months old.

This is 336 months ago.

Ok, the whole "Month" thing was cute when she was 15 months old

even cute when she was 36 months old.

But 348?? months old.   Better stick to years.

Boy howdy, I love this girl.  Her favorite thing to do with me?  make me laugh until I pee my pants.

 Which sadly doesn't take much these days.

This has been a banner year for my first born.

She got her master's degree, which she paid in full.  all by herself.  every step of the way.

That's amazing. 

Of course, so is she.

Did I mention she graduated, "Summa cum smarty?"  or is it Magna cum Smarty?  Either way...it is magnificent and she got a gold tassel thingy to twirl at me in her front yard when it was all over.   She told me it meant she was a purty smart feller, in them there classes.  I didn't need a yellow tassel thingy to tell me that.  But it was sure fun to twirl.

She's been patient with me her whole life.

When I tried washing her hair in Aunt Angie's sink and got more in her eyes than her head.

I think she instinctively knew (even at age 1 1/2) that she would someday be in charge of feeding me, and started practicing early.

From the time she was born (first born grandchild on both sides, WHEEEE)she's had 3 women in her corner that would do absolutely anything for her.  We've all loved her and praised her, and been simply in awe of her goodness from this time until now.

She doesn't take herself too seriously and that's what makes her the best thing out there.

 

Of course, I have no idea where she gets it.  

Happy day of birth Lacey DeeAnn.  You have grown into a beautiful, wonderful, funny, woman and you are my best friend, my accountability guru, my go-to girl, my precious gift and the biggest love of my life.  The plans that God has for you are too big to understand, but I stand here breathless with you, knowing that they will be more incredible than either of us dreamed possible.

You are my light, and you never cease to amaze me with your brilliant resiliency.  

I love you forever and a day......   Your mama.