Dear Maggalicious,
Despite my crying, pleading, and bribing you not to get older, you went ahead and turned five years old today. I think Charlotte and you are in cahoots. The both of you keep insisting you can't stay little forever since that isn't how God made you. Hmpf. I guess all I get are photos and memories to remember these days. It goes so quickly. The funny thing is, I think you would stay little if you could just to make me happy, you are just that sweet. My heart swells with love when I think of you and how precious you are to me. You truly fit the saying "Sugar and spice, and everything nice." Watching you with your little sisters and seeing how patient you are with them, brings tears to my eyes. You will be a fantastic mommy one day! So loving and kind you are; I could learn some things from you. The overly sensitive side you have I've already mastered. When your eyes fill with tears and you say to your offender, "You hurt my feelings.", it takes me back to my own childhood, only you have the guts to speak up. Please don't loose that confidence; it's one of the many things we love about you.
Today was a great weather day and we spent it at the pool club. It was so fun to watch you as you made your candy necklace, played with the playdoh, and got your face painted. Of course your little sidekick was right beside you every step of the way. Coming home and having your birthday dinner of Chinese food (girl after my own heart!) was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
It has been my pleasure, and for sure my honor, to call you my daughter. As much as I wish you could stay little forever, I really am looking forward to what the future holds. You are such a blessed little girl and I know we will see great things from you!
Happy Birthday, Maggie! May the Lord watch over you today and always!
Love,
Mommy
Despite my crying, pleading, and bribing you not to get older, you went ahead and turned five years old today. I think Charlotte and you are in cahoots. The both of you keep insisting you can't stay little forever since that isn't how God made you. Hmpf. I guess all I get are photos and memories to remember these days. It goes so quickly. The funny thing is, I think you would stay little if you could just to make me happy, you are just that sweet. My heart swells with love when I think of you and how precious you are to me. You truly fit the saying "Sugar and spice, and everything nice." Watching you with your little sisters and seeing how patient you are with them, brings tears to my eyes. You will be a fantastic mommy one day! So loving and kind you are; I could learn some things from you. The overly sensitive side you have I've already mastered. When your eyes fill with tears and you say to your offender, "You hurt my feelings.", it takes me back to my own childhood, only you have the guts to speak up. Please don't loose that confidence; it's one of the many things we love about you.
Today was a great weather day and we spent it at the pool club. It was so fun to watch you as you made your candy necklace, played with the playdoh, and got your face painted. Of course your little sidekick was right beside you every step of the way. Coming home and having your birthday dinner of Chinese food (girl after my own heart!) was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
It has been my pleasure, and for sure my honor, to call you my daughter. As much as I wish you could stay little forever, I really am looking forward to what the future holds. You are such a blessed little girl and I know we will see great things from you!
Happy Birthday, Maggie! May the Lord watch over you today and always!
Love,
Mommy
2 comments:
Such a sweet tribute -- oh, I know what you mean about them growing up so fast . . . bittersweet . . .
Happy Birthday and a blessed year, Maggie!
Beautiful tribute! Happy belated birthday, Maggie!
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