I knew in your little baby body that you were an old soul. How did I know? When I looked you in the eyes and cooed to you, you literally had a cooing conversation back, it didn't matter how long I conversed with you, you were always willing to chat at any length. Later when you were about 4 years old playing with a stuffed bear, I asked you what your bear's name was, your response, "Mom, it doesn't have a name...it's not a real bear"...or when I would remind you to pick up your toys when you were done...again your response, "You know, you don't have to keep reminding me" and the time when you were in 3 rd grade when you told me I didn't have to wake you up anymore for school if I bought you an alarm clock, in which I did and I literally haven't woken you up for anything since. I know that being such a rational and practical being can be stressful at times and it's very frustrating to you that the world is not black and white, because it would be a whole lot easier if it was, but you are truly a wise young lady. Your wise because you have manage to combine hard work, compassion, caring and silliness all together. Your hard work has managed to get you at the top of your class and rewarded you with honors and accolades, your compassion has led you to help others when they couldn't find their voice and to speak out, even if it meant putting yourself in a bad light, caring for not only people and animals, but caring for your community and the planet and wise for letting it all go and being silly and enjoying yourself in the moment. You have been and I know you will continue to be a wonderful daughter...no pressure, I know you put enough on yourself. Dad and I love you with all our heart and want to wish you a very happy 16th birthday today and only wish great things for you in the future....and NO, we're not buying you a horse!
Sounds like October is just as busy on your side of the world with birthdays and annivesaries. Seems your daughter has a good head on her shoulders; something to be proud of in this day and age. Wishing you all the best every day, Tammy :)
ReplyDeleteBunny: Spoken like a true, loving Mom. You did a great job! As I read your post, I could almost see the buttons popping! Wishing your sweet young lady the best this world has to offer. Blessings on this special day! Martha
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! Can't believe that she is 16!
ReplyDeleteShe is so lucky to have you as her Mom. Bunny, she is beautiful. She looks so much like you!
ReplyDeleteSorry I was not able to come up with something for the special event. *sigh* I looked high and low and never found just the right thing. Perhaps something will pop up before Christmas.
I am trying to catch up on my Blog visits so I am off to see what I missed on yours while I have been away. I have been pretty sick. Blech!
I see you have been herding squirrels again :)
LuLu~*xoxo
Happy Birthday to your daughter, they do grow up so fast. Drop by my blog I am hosting a giveaway. Hugs, Margie.
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ReplyDeleteThat was a wonderful, marvelous and well written tribute to your beautiful daughter!!!! No horse, uh? I always wanted one too. I made one from a broom when I was about 5 and had to settle for that!!!!!! Thanks for coming to my kitchen and yes, that turquoise stove is TDF! Have a magnificent weekend! Anita
It is a date! Can't wait! Love you, Martha
ReplyDeleteYes -- I thought it strange, too, that the quote was from Dean Koontz. Did Martha say that you have not been feeling well. Hope you are okay now. I thought today would be a quiet day. Wrong! I cleaned for 8 hours straight. Ugh! I really don't feel a sense of accomplishment when I do that because even 8 hours doesn't cover all that needs to be done and I am still so disorganized if you go open any drawer or cupboard around here. Bah Humbug! Have a great weekend. :) Tammy
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is beautiful! Tell her happy belated birthday. Oh just go on and give her the horse.....lol.
ReplyDeleteI guess I was lucky I got one when I was young. That's all I wanted for years and my parents finally broke down and got me one. It wasn't like we didn't have a place to keep it. I grew up on a farm...lol!
Hey sweetie you are the winner of my blog giveway!
Please email me your snail mail addy and I'll send it out to you.
Well if anyone deserved a horse it surely would be this triumph of a young woman!! What a beautiful posting, I honestly have chills. These young people, our children are nearly magical, aren't they - as though their channeling a thousand past lives at any given moment!
ReplyDeleteWishing your beautiful daughter a VERY happy birthday, I've no doubt she'll change the world, one moment at a time!!
Hugs♥♥
Awwww, Bunny, what a beautiful tribute and of course, your hysterical zinger at the end! loca! She's beautiful ... looks just like you bunny!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post for a beautiful girl ! I, too, have always known that my daughter is an old soul. She's almost 5 and continues to amaze me everyday - I look forward to watching her life unfold .... Thanks for visiting my blog all the way over in Africa :)
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