Days with the Grays: Millie Kate is 1!

I can't believe it's already here. Millie Kate is one!! I don't even see how it's possible. It feels like it was just yesterday that I saw her red, chubby, smushed face for the very first time. This has been the most amazing year of my life. I've been dreaming about being a mom since I can remember. Stephanie and I spent countless hours playing dolls and pretending to be mommies. I always tried to imagine what my babies would look like and how much fun being a mom would be. I always knew that's what I wanted to be when I grew up. Millie Kate has made that dream come true. However, I never imagined how truly wonderful it really is. I've looked at Millie Kate everyday this past year in amazement that she really is my baby and she's what I've been dreaming about my whole life. Although, she looks nothing like how I pictured my little girl would look, now I couldn't imagine her any other way. She is a living doll to me and being her mommy is the best gift I've ever received. Looking into her gorgeous blue eyes literally takes my breath away and I thank God for her every single day. She has showed me what true unconditional love is. I am loving seeing her silly and adorable little personality emerging and can't wait to see how she grows and changes as she transitions from being an infant into a toddler. Happy Birthday Millie Kate. I am so glad you were born!!!! :)