Happy Birthday to My Diva

Today my daughter, or as I call her because of her theatrical and vocal performances, The Diva, turned 15. As she has been doing since she was 9, she set her alarm for 5:50 am, the time she was born, and came in to thank me for giving her life. Although I am always groggy at that time, I melt. My heart floods with love and I don't doubt that a mother's love is the greatest of all.

In my mid-twenties all I could think about was becoming a mother. I couldn't wait to have a baby and after celebrating our first year of marriage, her dad and I realized that after being together for years, the only adventure left to experience was parenthood.

The day my daughter was born was nothing short of mind-blowing and awe-inspiring. I just could not believe I had created this perfect child and moreover, that God had chosen me to become a mother. From the moment she was born she became my world. She still is, along with my younger daughter.

Adolescence, and childhood in general, is bumpy for some and kids don't come with manuals. You rely on others who have raised kids already to advise you. Nothing truly prepares you for the bumps in the road of parenthood. But one thing I would never do is wish I had not become a mom. It is my reason for getting up in the morning, and what I thank God for every night, even if the Diva and I have been arguing or she has driven me crazy that day. She is smart, creative, artistic, silly, funny, loving, affectionate, sensitive, analytical and loyal. She feels things deeply. She is much like me.

I have always felt that my life was not complete until the day I became a mother and God has allowed me to do it twice. I can think of no greater gift than that of parenthood. And on this day every year, I spend it reflecting on the day I was given this gift. And I spend it lavishing an infinite supply of hugs and kisses on my diva. Moms never run out of love for their kids, which is good, because the Diva has to share her stash with her little sister. She's already in mini-diva training.

Happy birthday to my diva. I wouldn't trade you for anything in the "whole wide world and universe." I love you!

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