My baby's a teenager!

I was planning on buying a new boat, I was thinking in just 10 more years our last child would be grown, I was getting used to the idea that we would only have two kids... then it happened. The little lines in the EPT test did what they do. I was shocked, maybe even in denial. It was not a mistake - but it was a surprise. I really don't think I accepted the fact that Melody was pregnant again until she was dilated about 6 centimeters!

That was then - 13 years ago - and it seems like yesterday. But now my baby is 13 years old! A teenager! We've been through this before - twice! Ready or not here we go again. But when you really think about it - it really is an awesome time. Of course there's the whole hormonal stuff, there can be the occasional "attitude", and the non-stop ringing of the phone. But really it's all good.

Nina is growing into a fine young woman - did I really just say that? Wow - but it's true - she's a woman! She can be lippy, she can be head strong, but she is awesome. Mom and Dad are both so proud of her. She loves the Lord and she loves people. I think she will one day change the world - at least the part she comes in contact with.

So baby - Dad loves you... And while you may have been a surprise - YOU WERE NEVER A MISTAKE!