Oli is sixteen

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Sixteen years ago, I spent New Year's Eve in the hospital, having delivered my 4th child pretty much by myself. Mudd was home with the other three. The doctor was stitching the 9 AM delivery. And me, I braced my feet, rang for the nurse, grabbed the handles and pushed.

Happy birthday, baby girl. You have grown into an amazing, creative, beautiful girl. I am eager to see the woman you will become.