Friday, January 30, 2009

A Letter to My Firstborn


Your birthday is just a few days away.  I know I say it every year, but I honestly find it hard to believe that you... my little girl... will soon be one year older.


When Monday rolls around, I know there will be several moments throughout the day where I'll think back to that night eight years ago, when you entered the world and my life...  







I had no idea what I was supposed to do with you during those early days.  And although there are some days now where I still don't know what I'm going to do with you, being your mom is my greatest joy.  As much as I don't like the fact that you're getting older (which means I am, too!), it makes me so proud to watch you grow into a beautiful young lady.    







Happy 8th Birthday to one awesome kid... I'm so glad you're mine!



Love,

Mommy





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35 Nutty Buddies Have Something To Say:

Megan R. said...

Oh no...this is going to happen to me before I know it!! I'm still at the "before" picture stage!! She is absolutely beautiful! I hope she enjoys her day!

tara @ kidz said...

What a beautiful baby and lovely little lady! Happy Birthday!!!

Butterfly Kisses said...

Awww...how sweet. You are such a sweet mama. She is beautiful and so grown up and mature.

It's hard to believe they will grow up and they will never be babies again. I'm going through the same thing with my oldest too. He just turned 4 and it hit me like a ton of bricks that he's not a baby anymore. I still call him my baby boy. I think his 4th birthday was the hardest one for me. I was sobbing in my bed one night because I just couldn't believe he wasn't a baby anymore.

Scary Mommy said...

Oh, sweet!!!! Mine will be 5 on Wednesday and I teared up reading this. It goes by WAY too fast! Happy Birthday!!!

Missy said...

Such a sweet post! What a precious daughter you have. Happy Birthday!

D said...

Just wanted to let you know that I am so glad that you are my daughter and that I was able to share that beautiful moment 8 years ago when H was born with you and Shane........love you much, Mom
P.S. Thanks for making me cry and ruining my makeup!!!!!!

Lula! said...

Um, were we separated at birth?

Go read my blog.

And I love you.

Outnumbered2to1 said...

So sweet. I remember looking at my first born laying in her bassinet and asking my husband what I should do with her because she "looked bored". Yes, I'm neurotic.

Hot Tub Lizzy said...

I had to laugh at the part when you said you didn't know what to do with her. I remember when we brought Essie home, and we walked in the door... and i had NO idea what to do with her so... I asked her if she'd like a tour of the house... LOL!!!

Almost Happy Birthday beautiful girl.

Susie said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful little girl:-)

Brandy said...

Cute pictures! Happy Birthday!

Linda said...

What a sweetheart! Happy Birthday!

Bird, Frizzy and Our Little Yaya said...

What a sweet post!

~~tonya~~ said...

What a cutie!! Happy Birthday!

Dawn said...

What a sweet letter. It's really hard to let them grow up.

I hope she has a wonderful birthday. :)

Dawn said...

What a sweet letter. It's really hard to let them grow up.

I hope she has a wonderful birthday. :)

Kristen Andrews said...

gosh they grow up fast, I told Will he can't go up since 3 is such a fun age.

Candid Carrie said...

Sorry to say so Mrs. Nut, but that was one plump head to push out, right?

Time sure flies, squeeze 'em while you can.

Happy F x 4,

Carrie

;)

Ann On and On... said...

That was a tearful (in a good way) post. Thanks for sharing your wonderful words.

Jen said...

what a beautiful girl you have there. Such a sweet post.

Rachael said...

Happy Birthday to your little girl - well, not so little anymore! She's so pretty!

Sara said...

She is a doll- happy birthday!!

Michelle said...

What a cute little girl -- and what gorgeous hair. I'm always jealous of nice hair on girls. I hope you have a great birthday with her!

And thanks so much for stopping by my blog yesterday on my SITS day. I had so much fun and am still wading through wonderful comments. I hope you enjoyed yourself and that you come back to visit soon!

WheresMyAngels said...

Happy Birthday!

Rhea said...

What a sweet post on a beautiful birthday girl!

Angie's Spot said...

Sniffle sniffle. It goes by so fast! It seems like just yesterday when we were sitting in a hotel room in Charleston while you teared up about leaving your baby for the first time. Happy Birthday to a great girl with a great mom!

Leslie said...

You sound so proud! That was soo sweet. Happy Birthday! Your daughter is beautiful!

nikkicrumpet said...

What a beautiful little lady she has become! Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter...they grown up in a blink of an eye!

Z's Mom said...

Awww....what a great post! You took the words right out of my mouth. I was at a loss when Z was born.

She was a beautiful baby and is a beautiful young lady now. How precious! I hope she has a GREAT birthday!!!!

ParentingPink said...

Awwww! That's so sweet! I love it!

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Aubrey said...

So sweet! These birthday posts always make me cry!

Happy Birthday!

Jennifer said...

What a beautiful girl! Happy birthday!

Heather said...

What a sweet post!! They grow up so fast.

Cristin said...

Happy Birthday!!!