My BlueEyed girl turns 11 today.
I honestly don't know where the years have gone.
She arrived following a wicked snow squall that silenced the city.
On that day the love I felt was so great, so overwhelming, it nearly stopped my heart.
She changed my life forever.
She is my dream come true.
My daily challenge.
A confident, defiant, expressive, whirlwind in one moment, a stumbling, eager, quiet thinker the next.
Bright and brilliant.
Beautiful and creative.
Friend to the lonely and leader of the pack.
She is caught in that awkward place between child and teenager.
Needing Mommy, wanting to do it all herself.
We have learned together, fallen together, cried together and laughed together.
I thank God for her each and every night.
As she stumbles towards adulthood I will lead, she will rebel.
We will butt heads.
We are too much alike.
I am so proud of the person she has become, and am excited to see what this world has in store for her. What she has in store for the world!
One of my favorite sayings "Prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child."
Baby girl I am doing my best.
To you, on your 11th Birthday, I wish you sweet dreams, exciting adventures, true friends, and good health.
I truly adore you with all of my heart.
Mommy
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52 comments:
Awe! Most beautiful ode to a beautiful child...
Will she enjoy splitting her cake with you though? LOL!
HAVE A GREAT DAY! :)
What a beautiful, beautiful post!
this is such a beautiful post!!:) happy birthday to ur beautiful daughter:)
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Love letters to our children are the best. You both sound so lucky to have each other.
Cheers! And congratulations on 11 years since you had one of the most special days of your life :-)
Kiran
Having raised two girls, I know where you're coming from. Been there, done that. You both will survive. Trust me.
Happy Birthday to her.
Love your words about your daughter. She is as lucky to have you as you are to have her. I am a teacher of 11-year olds and it is my favourite age of all...so young and innocent, becoming so aware of the world around them and their role in it. Happy birthday to your BlueEyed girl!
Your favorite saying is smart, it's the right thing to do as her Mom. We never know, any of us, where the path leads...
I say Happy Birthday to her!
Secretia
Hope she has a perfect day.
I can't believe all the things I have to look forward to. Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter.
Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Happy Birthday to your daughter!!
This is such a sweet letter to your daughter! You must be such a good mommy!
What an deeply loving,sweet, and tender tribute to your daughter. Enjoy. And great reminder about NOT preparing the path. I am guilty of regular path clearing and preparing. Also, loved your previous post about the shit that goes through our heads as we "try" to go to sleep at night. I have learned that once I look at the clock, it is over for me. Never look at the clock!!no matter what. I still do it sometimes.
I award you.
That is so sweet!! Made me go awww and everything!! Happy 11th!!
See this is the reason i keep having them! them meaning our kiddos! :o)
You should print that out and give it to her when she is older!
awww happy birthday. my dd is 11 too.
This is so sweet...you are such a great Mommy. Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!!!
happy birthday to your little one! what a sweet post. a whirlwind...i like it. sounds like you have done a good job thus far.
Yes, the time between child and teenager is such a challenging and awkward time. I know I was a trial for my mother to deal with! Happy Birthday!!
That was a beautiful letter to your daughter! Do you know how much she will treasure that one day? :)
What sweet things to say to your daughter! I hope she reads it.
I have a 9 year old daughter going on 16. That was so sweet.
My daughter is 9 going on 16! What a loving mom you are...I hope she knows it!
Happy 11th bday to your girl!
I can relate as I have an 11 yr old daughter myself. Very sweet post.
What a beautiful post! They grow up so fast. She'll love you no matter what, and will one day appreciate everythingy you do for her [even if she doesn't realize it now.]
And yes ma'am. I do know my football. We are born and bred into the SEC from the time we are born. The first words uttered to my son when he was born were, "Hey Noah. Roll Tide!" Haha. It's serious for us. Third only to God and Family.
That is so dear :) Very touching, happy birthday to sweetheart!
Happy Birthday to ModernDaughter! I love hearing about this new generation of strong, thoughtful, wonderful girls. The world needs more moms like you.
Happy Birthday to your daughter, who I believe to be lucky enough to have a mom like you (obviously totally loving your kid). No matter what, she will always carry your love with her. You go girl.
What a good mom you are!
That was beautiful! Happy Birthday to your darling daughter :)
What a nice post, it reminds me to remember the relationship I used to have with my now 17-yr-old-pricklier-than-heck daughter and hold on to the hope that she's going to come out the other side of teenagerdom remembering the things she's been taught.
Lovely post. congratualtions on raising such a great kid.
aw.. what a lovely post... i dont even have kids and it brought tears to my eyes!
happy birthday blue-eyed!!!!
ya'll have a lovely wkend!!!
What a sweet post! Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Aww such a sweet post!
beautiful!
What a beautiful, well written post!! OMG ~ not even kidding!!
You're amazing, your daughter sounds amazing. And i'll be right there with you while we are butting heads with them ... LOL
"Prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child." ~ that is now MY new favorite quote!! Thanks for sharing;)
That was so lovely...Happy birthday to your blue eyed girl!
Cheers! :-)
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Happy birthday to your sweet girl! Amazing how they grow and change, but are always our little babies.
This is beautiful and sweet! Happy birthday to your little girl!!
Awe! That is so sweet!! Happy birthday to your girl:)
They grow up so fast:(
Happy Birthday to your baby!
*SOB!* *wiping snot and tears* That was awesome!! She is so fortunate to have you as a mommy!! Keep it up girl!!
I hope she had a wonderful birthday!
Happy birthday to your daughter! I hope it was a good one!
Happy belated birthday to her! I am sure you prepared her well.
hey--thanks for finding me on twitter! that's how i found your blog. you have a tremendous talent. loved this piece.
Awww....happy birthday to your sweet girl.
Awww....happy birthday to your sweet girl.
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