When Emma first introduced herself to us in the hospital, July 1, 2005, Perze and I were floored because we had no clue as to who she was.  She was a completely new entity, yet inherently connected to us, loved unexplainably because we were chosen to take care of her life. As the days progressed into months, into years, and as her personality emerged, Perze and I found ourselves discussing how much of a blessing it was raising her.  Her deep love for the learning, arts, nature, technology, playing, and family amazed us.  Her growing understanding of life, her growing capacity to love, and her growing need for answers to her curious nature led us to understand her more and who she was, who she’s becoming.  We categorized her personality (and even physical traits) into Perze and Marchesa-like shelves, Fabila or Ababa, and realizing that the left over uncategorized traits were hers alone.  Those uncategorized aspects are what I’m looking forward to the most, to see them nurtured and mature because they are neither mine nor Perze’s. Today’s her 4th birthday and as a young parent, I am amazed to learn just how much a four year old knows, their […]