She was born on a chaotic night in the hospital when seven women, including myself, were in labor simultaneously, each on the brink of giving birth.
Different doctors hurriedly came in and out to check on me while the other women started delivering their babies.
My baby girl happened to be the last of the seven, arriving precisely at 12:01 am on July 2nd, making her the only one among them without a July 1st birthday.
I always tease that she just had to stand out from the crowd.
She smiled on her very first day. I know, I know, some might say it was just gas, but she has always smiled in the same way, as if to greet the world and say, “Hello!”
Her name was inspired by two fictional characters, one known for her vivid imagination and mischievous spirit, and the other for her ability to think outside the box and unapologetically be herself.
She’s shy and will hide behind my legs anywhere new. But once she warms up she’ll talk your ear off.
Singing and dancing bring her joy, and she makes up the best songs and stories.
Her current music favorites include Rihanna, Janis Joplin, Queen, and Kelly Clarkson.
In the evenings, she joins me to watch episodes of “The Office” or “Seinfeld” and laughs as if she understands every bit of the humor.
I adore how, whenever I tell her that we’re going somewhere, she always asks, “Is the whole family coming too?” She loves keeping us together.
She has a generous and kind heart. Even this weekend requested cherry pie for dessert on her birthday dinner, only to reveal on the day itself that she had chosen it because everyone else likes it, not because she actually wanted any.
Her smile and laughter warm my heart. Whenever I leave the house without her, she rushes over, exclaiming, “Mom, kiss and hug before you go!”
She’s my precious girl, and I love her so!
Happy 5th birthday, Ame Lu!
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