i always knew but i never thought

i always knew that being a parent would be challenging but i never thought that i would read my first parenting book with my third one.

i always knew that i would go crazy buying girl clothes but i never thought that i would have to negotiate with her to wear them.

i always knew that i would play baby dolls and dress up with her but i never thought that i would also play pirates and star wars .

i always knew that my hands would be full with three little ones but i never thought that my heart could be so full.

i always knew that i wouldn't use the term "princess" for her but i never thought that we would replace it with "sassy".

i always knew that my daughter would have brown eyes but i never thought that they would they would have such power over me.

i always knew that she would be into pink but i never thought that so many things came in that color.

i always knew that she'd be daddy's little girl but i never thought that she would be his bike, baseball and rock band buddy.

i always knew we'd get her to sleep in her bed all night but i never thought that i would miss snuggling with her in the morning.

i always knew that i'd have a good relationship with her but i never thought i would have to work so hard to get it.

i always knew she was adorable but i never thought she would use that to her advantage.

i always knew that she would complete our family but i never thought that she would also bring us so much laughter, curiosity and charm.

i always knew she would love school but i never thought about how much i would miss her when she's there.

i always knew that she had an adventurous spirit but i never thought that she would be fearless.

i always knew that i would love her but i never thought it was possible to love this much.

going through my pictures a few days ago and found these gems.  it really does seem like just yesterday that she was a baby.