Almost FOUR!

In just 2 days our Lucia will turn FOUR years old.  Four years ago I gave birth to my first child, a beautiful, sweet, innocent pure angel.   When our baby came into this world we had no idea the impact she would make on our lives, and on so many she meets.  I get choked up just thinking about the love she has created.  At this moment I feel like I remember every single day of her life and the time we have spent together.  The typical milestones are not a part of these moments, they are mostly filled with cuddles, carries, therapies, and love.  Our Lubird has had her own milestones of course!  Eating, being able to stand more, smiles and laughter, going to school and making friends, fighting sickness', are all a part of HER milestones and we treasure these moments more than we ever thought possible.  In the past month Lucia has been put under anesthesia for dental treatment- giving her beautiful new capped teeth, a few other fillings and a nice set of x-rays to know exactly how her mouth is working.  She did great!  Then we had another sleep study to check in with her sleep apnea.  I really didn't even see the need for it, as I always just feel she will need oxygen in Mile Hi Denver altitude, but it's always good to know and re-evaluate if needed.  Her severe sleep apnea, (at one point looking so bad a trach was being considered) has improved drastically!  Her pulmonologist still suggests wearing oxygen at night but her apnea episodes are so much less than they were!  Wow Bird!!!!
In 6 years we will celebrate her 10th birthday and I don't imagine too much will have changed from now.  I could not love this bird more and I can only imagine that love growing, for both of my girls.
Now Lu- let's celebrate YOU.  Cupcakes with your little classmates tomorrow, a giant bash on Saturday (so many people in her life it's hard to stop the invites) , and then Sunday a family day to do whatever your little heart desires.
So in love with this girl, my Lu!!