Where did 20 years go?

20 years ago tonight, I was in labor.
20 years ago tonight, I was still waiting for the child I had waited so long for.
20 years ago tonight, I was ready for her to hurry up because I was tired.
20 years ago tonight, I was unaware that I still had several hours to go.
20 years ago tonight, I was walking the floor, along with a lot of other people waiting for her.
20 years ago tonight, I was wondering what she would be like.
20 years ago tonight, I was wondering if she would have red hair, because I had dreamed she did (she doesn't LOL)
20 years ago tonight, I was ready.
20 years ago tonight, I was unclear of just how un-ready I was.
20 years ago tonight, I was already in love with my daughter, and I hadn't even met her yet.
20 years ago tonight, I was about to learn how much that love would grow.

Big blue eyes, Carrot the stuffed bunny, dress-up, plays, soccer, basketball, the "goth" phase, big sister, young lady, beautiful woman. This is my daughter.

I love you Meagan! Happy birthday.