Four years ago today my beautiful baby girl, Chiara Elizabeth, was born. The years have just flown by. When she arrived on the scene, I was so grateful for her presence, for the gift of new life at my ripe old age (just about 43). Today she continues to amaze me with her funny statements — like the time I told her she she was a pain in the butt and she responded, “I am not a penguin butt.” And her keen observations — like when we were on vacation last week and she felt the need to ask her new-found friend’s baby-sitter why she had a ring through her belly button. And her unique personality and quirks — like how she starts every sentence with “Well…”
Here’s a quick look from day one…