18 years ago this very second...

our life as we knew it was about to change FOREVER.

in 8 hours, 18 years ago, I was to report to the hospital
for a planned cesarean birth
(as Miss Shelby had decided feet first was the way to enter this world)

however, that was not the only decision she had made

she also decided
why wait for a boring planned birth
when you can give your two young scared parents
a taste of the next 18 years

with a dramatic, water breaking
(exactly 18 years ago as I type this)
"are you sure you just didn't pee yourself"
call the doctor, quickly read what to expect when your expecting
hairy scary, run a red light,
trip to the hospital

the adventure had started

and why oh why end the fun there

she also decided she would try the
natural feet first entry
with no help by anyone else thank you very much

but unfortunately gravity got the best of her there
and we were wheeled off for
an emergency c-section

in exactly 5 hours, 50 minutes (5:59am)
18 years ago

we were given the best gift ever

two young, scared, not at all prepared kids
got a:
I'm going to give you a run for your money
and see what you are really made of
7lb 12 oz 21 inch bundle
of princess pink.

whose name up to that moment was Ashleigh
but at 6:02am 18 years ago
when the nurse asked us her name...

without a hesitation Scott and I said
"Shelby"