Cinderella has been my favorite movie of all times since I was a little girl. I remember laying on my bed with my daddy and watching it over and over and over again. As the adult I am now, I have often pondered if he was really watching the movie, or just enjoying the time spent with his little girl. When I think of my childhood, this is one of my fondest memories.

Cinderella really did have everything I ever dreamed of. No matter how many times I watched the movie, her foot always fit the slipper and she always lived happily ever after with the handsome prince. Even as an adult, I watch the movie in great anticipation wondering if her foot has grown and the prince would marry one of the evil step sisters. I love that I have tried to live my life as this fairytale. I always try to make it "Happily Ever After" no matter what that looks like.

I have been doing so much pondering, so much thinking, and some shedding of tears, in anticipation for this little one to arrive. I only want him or her to live "Happily Ever After." I want nothing but happiness and joy for them. And so, I leave with my favorite song from Cinderella, one I already sing to whomever is in there:

A dream is a wish your heart makes,When you're fast asleep,
In dreams you lose your heartaches,Whatever you wish for, you keep.
Have faith in your dreams and someday,
Your rainbow will come smiling through,
No matter how your heart is grieving,If you keep on believing,
The dream that you wish will come true.