Dear Daughter,
I unexpectedly felt a little emotional this morning while getting things ready to celebrate your day. I thought about the day that you were born and the emotions I had about having a daughter. I looked forward to the times when I would get to dress you in pretty dresses and do your hair all cute with little bows. I anticipated the times that I'd snuggle with you to read bedtime stories and the Mother-Daughter talks we'd share as you grew older. I was so excited that Heavenly Father trusted me enough to bring you to me.
As far as labor and delivery goes, it was a little tricky and there was a brief moment of touch-and-go for you. Luckily it went by fast (thanks for that) and we were able to bring you into this world as a healthy, happy baby. You were such a beautiful baby, with the cutest dimples and the biggest brownest eyes. Strangers would approach me all the time to tell me what a gorgeous baby I had. In fact, I could never take you out in public without hearing that at least 3 or 4 times each and every time.
From very early on you were mild-mannered and extremely shy in public, while at home letting everyone know your opinion on things. As you learned to talk, you were a good big-little-sister to your older brothers, always trying to keep them in line. You have many talents and I am so glad you've grown out of your shyness so that others around you may benefit from those talents you share.
From very early on you were mild-mannered and extremely shy in public, while at home letting everyone know your opinion on things. As you learned to talk, you were a good big-little-sister to your older brothers, always trying to keep them in line. You have many talents and I am so glad you've grown out of your shyness so that others around you may benefit from those talents you share.
Today you are twelve years old. You are still very beautiful. You are also smart, generous, kind, honest, loyal and loving. You set such high standards for yourself that I don't even need to worry about so many things other parents might with their own daughters at this age. You are diligent in staying on task and getting things done without needing reminders from me, and you often remind me of the things I need to remember. You offer up little words of encouragement to me from time to time which have been both unexpected and appreciated. You are a great example to those around you, including me.
The days of snuggling with you to read a bedtime story are long gone, and I know you are a bit old for me to adorn your hair with barrettes and bows. But I still look forward to more fun times and great mother-daughter conversations like I used to have (and still do) with my own mother.
Know that you are greatly loved (even by your brothers) and always remember that you are a beloved daughter of God. He wants what is best for you and you should never settle for anything less.
Enjoy your day!
Love,
Mom
4 comments:
Awe! Happy Birthday Pretty Pretty Princess!!
That's great! I love learning about other people from someone that knows them very well...almost kinda sounds like me. Happy Birthday PPP!!!
thank you mom so much and thank you for the great birthday party today- had lots of fun! :)
She truly is extraordinarily beautiful on the outside and sounds like on the inside too. She's lucky to have such a good mother and I hope she had a very happy birthday!
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