A wonderful celebration of 10 years of light

There is nothing like becoming a mother for the first time. 10 years ago I was gifted the most precious and transformative gift of all: a perfect little girl, beautiful like I never imagined a girl can be; sweet beyond words, loving and warm and so, so smart! Catalina is everything I hoped in a daughter, happiness in a magnificent wrapping.

Catalina turned 10 years old this year. We celebrated a little early, just the 4 of us. Not much, just a lunch and Staples visit. Quiet and relaxing. For March 9, the day my butterflies come to my stomach, the day I cannot breathe of emotion, the house was full. Petronela and her family was with us and we celebrated with a great dinner and some fun games. I loved having people shower Catalina with love and attention. But boy, how I missed having her just to myself!

Happy birthday, Cati! Wishing you a life smooth as silk, colorful like a rainbow, and full of all the love you brought with you! My heart will forever melt a little more on March 9.