May 19, 2015

To Madeline on her 4th Birthday

My precious daughter.  You turned 4 today.  I’m not sure how this happened so quickly, and to be honest, I’ve been a little weepy all day long.  I’m sad because you – my first born – are no longer a baby. But, I rejoice in seeing the young lady you’ve grown into.  You have big ideas, big imagination, big dreams and big love and you share this so graciously with those closest to you. Your kindness overflows to your family and friends, animals, and even strangers and that, my love, is a gift.  That kind of kindness is hard to come by these days and I feel so lucky to live under the same roof with it.  I hope that that light continues to burn inside for the rest of your life.  In addition to your kind heart, you have a quick wit and a strong thirst for knowledge and understanding.  What you know, and what you say, astounds me daily.  I look forward to what you may say next. You are beautiful, Madeline, inside and out. Simple as that.


So, on your special day, as I reminisce on the day of your birth and the wonderful years that have followed, I tell you  as I tell you every night and every day – I love you to the moon and back.  I thank God for answering our prayers and for choosing me to be your mama.  You’re a blessing and an angel, my Madeline.  And though you’re a big girl…you’ll always be my baby.  Happy birthday.

xo,
Mama





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