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Today I woke up to my alarm. The alarm was set so I could get up for my run before the kids woke up. As I laid in bed I thought of a million reasons why I should skip it and stay in my nice warm bed. Running is hard and sleeping is easy. It's super easy to remind myself of that almost every morning.

This morning's self talk was a little different. Getting up for a run was nothing compared to what I was doing 4 years ago on this day. My alarm 4 years ago was set even earlier and it was set so I wouldn't be late for my appointment at the hospital to have a human child sliced out of my abdomen. Sounds a little awful but it had a very happy ending.

Below, Sweet Human Child, later known as Annie Jane.

This spunky little kid has been the greatest gift and has made every day since she got here so interesting and fun. I do take the time to yell at her every. single. day. for various reasons. Sometimes I think she's made it her life mission to make me totally crazy. But for the most part she's pretty frickin' great and I can't imagine her being any other way.
Happy Birthday to my sweet little Meatballer, Pumpkin Pants, Poop Scooter, Mister Sister, Missy Miss! Couldn't imagine life without you!