One of the best days of my life was the day that this sweet, beautiful, brilliant little girl was born. I will never forget receiving the phone call that I had a new baby cousin. It was after a long day of being at Beer Olympics and I was exhausted and annoyed at the same time. My sister had called super excited that this angel came to join us and I didn't react as I should have. I was too busy dealing with someone else who had a little too much fun at Beer Olympics. I did call my sister back and arranged to drive home the following day to meet this precious baby!
Being such a big part of Marisah's life has been one of the greatest experiences. She provides me with unconditional love, tells me I'm beautiful and is the best cuddle bug. When I am around her, it's like there are no other seats in the room and she is on top of me 24/7. Now that she is getting bigger it is a little more difficult but I could never throw this girl off my lap and always have to pick her up when she asks. Whenever I have to leave her, it is heartbreaking and the goodbye process is just that, a process. I can't even tell how many kisses and hugs are exchanged between the two of us and how many "I love yous" are said. We even have a special kiss where she holds my hands and I lift into the air and she tries to kiss me while she is jumping. We have been doing this for years and now that she is 8, she pretty much does not need to jump to reach my lips!
I cannot explain the amount of love I have for Marisah and Harrison. They are a big part of my life and I couldn't have asked for anything better. I feel as if we have a special bond that not many people can understand. It is amazing to be such a big part of a child's life. All the late nights, all the dirty diapers, all the feedings, all the fussing, is all worth is when you look at a happy baby! It is hard to believe that Rissy and Harry are not babies anymore. It boggles my mind how quickly they have grown up. One of my favorite stories of Marisah is me telling her on her 4th birthday that she wasn't allowed to grow up anymore. She was then heard asking God to keep her little forever. Normally it was her singing "Living On A Prayer" before bedtime.
Today I am going to go surprise her at school with some birthday balloons! I can't wait to squeeze her and wish her the happiest of birthdays!
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