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On Pinching Cheeks and Bittersweet Birthdays

in Family on 09/17/14

Today is a pretty big day in my house, my SweetGirl is turning 13!  As of  today there are officially no more “little” people in my house, Today my SweetGirl becomes a teenager.  Two teenage girls and two adults living under one roof?  Life is about to get much more interesting.

From the very beginning my SweetGirl was a soul so quiet and caring I actually called the paediatrician to see if something was “wrong” with her.  She never cried, All she did was coo, eat and sleep.  Turns out there was not a thing wrong with that baby, she just was, and continues to be, my sweet, sweet girl.

A lot has changed in 13 years.  Gone are the long quiet naps and the oh so pinchable cheeks, but that quiet sweetness remains. 

There are new passions found in her love for all things dance.

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And old passions remain, like her need to style and dress herself. 

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Even if her style has changed….a little.

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She still lights up every room she walks into with the power of her smile.

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She never asks for anything, puts everyone and every living thing before herself, and wears her huge heart on her sleeve.  

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I have only one complaint, this little girl, she’s not so little anymore.  Suddenly I realized she has had the nerve to grow up before my very eyes….

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The world is a better place with her in it, and I can’t wait to see what adventures lay ahead for this sweet determined, joyous and loving soul.  Happy Birthday to my youngest baby, the one who made our family complete, the other half of the dynamic team of sisters that makes me want to be the best Mama ever.  Go blow out the candles on that cake SweetGirl and may all your wishes come true.

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    Comments

    1. Victoria Ess says

      September 18, 2014 at 1:33 am

      I love that first picture of her juxtaposed with that dancer’s pose. Happy birthday to her, and I hope she has a great year!

    2. Heidi C. says

      September 18, 2014 at 1:16 am

      You sound like a very proud Mommy! Your daughter seems to have been raised well.

    3. Elizabeth Friesen says

      September 17, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      She looks just like you!!! Gorgeous!!! 😀

    4. Athena says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      Happy Birthday! She’s stunning 🙂

    5. Keri says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:05 pm

      They grow up so fast! Happy Birthday to your baby!

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:14 pm

        Thank you so much Keri!

    6. Suzie M says

      September 17, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Happy Birthday it happens all too fast

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:14 pm

        I was warned this would happen! The past 14 years have gone by in a blink in an eye!

    7. Rossana says

      September 17, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Such a sweet girl, hope her birthday is awesome! Happy 13.. 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:13 pm

        Thank you Rossana, feeling quite blessed over here 🙂

    8. Dreena says

      September 17, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Happy Birthday to her!
      A big day!!

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:13 pm

        It really is a big day isn’t! I’m feeling old!

    9. Judy Cowan says

      September 17, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Happy Birthday to your sweet girl, she is beautiful!

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:12 pm

        Thank you Judy!

    10. Reta says

      September 17, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Happy Birthday SweetGirl! Reminds me of my oldest who also wears her heart on her sleeve 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:12 pm

        The heart of sleeve girls are a special kind of sweet!

    11. Debbie Bashford says

      September 17, 2014 at 9:28 am

      have a most wonderful day !!

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:11 pm

        Thank you Debbie!

    12. Grandma and Grandpa says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Happy 13th Birthday SweetGirl! We’ll call you after school. Have a fabulous day! Love …..

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:11 pm

        The SweetGirl says thanks for the call 🙂

    13. Buttons says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Happy Birthday, she sounds like her Mom. Hug B

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:11 pm

        You are so sweet! Thank you!

    14. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:20 am

      happy birthday, she’s beautiful

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:10 pm

        Thank you!

    15. Maggie C says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Awwww she’s beautiful! Love her eyes and hair!

      • Stephanie says

        September 17, 2014 at 7:10 pm

        Thanks so much!! I think she’s a keeper 🙂

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