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
Lee the Hot Flash Queen says
That is so sweet!! Made me go awww and everything!! Happy 11th!!
magda says
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.
Fresh Local and Best says
This is such a sweet letter to your daughter! You must be such a good mommy!
Mighty M says
Happy Birthday to your daughter!!
Viv says
Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Margaret says
Happy Birthday to your daughter!
ihatemichigan says
I can’t believe all the things I have to look forward to. Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter.
Just Breathe says
Hope she has a perfect day.
Secretia says
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
rheanne says
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!
Matty says
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.
Masala Chica says
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
The Owl's Closet says
this is such a beautiful post!!:) happy birthday to ur beautiful daughter:)
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Brighton Mum-Teenage Angst says
What a beautiful, beautiful post!
Technodoll says
Awe! Most beautiful ode to a beautiful child…
Will she enjoy splitting her cake with you though? LOL!
HAVE A GREAT DAY! 🙂