my firstborn [aka, big girl]
was first born.
even though i know other
older & wiser mamas
will scoff,
this girl can't help it:
i feel a little old,
being the mom [no longer the mommy]
of an almost-teenager.
but it's not all about me.
it's all about you, big girl.
so here are a dozen things about you
as of 10.19.10.
today, you:
love the sea, dark chocolate &
boxy tees, just like mom.
hate being petite.
are a vegetarian.
are a little paranoid.
are reading the warriors series
[by erin hunt].
like to pay for things yourself.
sing super-loud behind closed doors,
believing you can't be heard.
prefer veggies over fruit
[& often have carrot sticks
for breakfast].
actually need a cami-bra,
& think you're too young
for romance.
[yes. yes, you are.]
still love your red specs
[the same pair since second grade].
still cry whenever you're
tired, hungry, overwhelmed,
confused, frustrated, upset
or otherwise distressed.
still listen to us.
[i know it's temporary,
but i like it.]
happy birthday, my pie.
what a blessing you are.
think pink:
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5 comments:
What a lovely tribute to your beautiful and yes, still a little bit little, girl. She'll love it!
lovely thoughts (and congrats on raising a wonderful daughter).
You will, of course, traumatize her when she finds out you've discussed her need for a bra on the interwebs... still, what are parents for if not embarrassing their children.
@Diana - thank you so much ... though i'm not sure at what age she'll "love" the mention of her cami-bra ... [read on]
@Scott - thank *you* so much for reading & especially for commenting ... & here's the best embarrassing-parent story i've heard lately: http://shaungroves.com/2010/09/and-this-reminds-me-of-that-bono-story/
:D
My big girl is about to turn 10 and I'm thankful for this reminder to savor where she is and who she is right now. Thank you!
thank *you,* amy, for reading, for commenting & for your overall support. enjoy your big girl!! :)
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