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It seems like only yesterday, my daughter was handing me pansies that I had just planted. She told me in her sweet voice she was weeding. It must have been a few months ago when she cried those angel tears on Christmas Eve and said Santa wouldn't be coming this year because we didn't have a chimney. Or that she wanted the movie "Barbie and the Nutcrapper".
The sweet baby cheeks and baby blue eyes have been replaced with brown eyes and freckles. I love those freckles. The little girl who loved to play dolls and dress up in pretty dresses has become a beautiful girl who loves fashion, rides horses, and spends a lot of time on the phone and the computer.
She's twelve now. I can't believe my baby girl is almost a teenager. Sometimes I miss those days of bedtime stories, watching Sesame Street and coloring. It's bittersweet. But then I look toward this future and my heart fills with pride. I did it. I raised her on my own for 8 whole years. For years I didn't think I could. But with God's help I did it.
Looking at her now brings tears to my eyes. She's growing up. I just wish that time would slow down just a little. I want to keep her young. In four years she will be driving and in high school. She will begin to date, get a job, graduate. Are you ever ready for your child to grow up? Will you ever be prepared?
Watching her and her best friend and cousin at her birthday celebration just stirred up so many emotions. I miss those Eskimo kisses she used to give me after tackling me with a great big bear hug. I miss laying beside her till she fell asleep, reading her stories, and holding her close when she's afraid of fireworks.
I think maybe that's why I blog. To keep those memories of my children alive. I don't want to ever forget a minute of it. Those precious moments that make me smile, laugh and cry. The hard times and the many accomplishments.
This was a post about my daughter turning twelve and it became a sentimental realization of why I blog. The real reason. Because I love my children and the legacy we are helping them create.
Tiffanie
8 comments:
Oh girlfriend... I so know the feeling. My oldest will be a senior this year, sad.... Susie H
Tiffanie:
That's the reason I blog, too. My kid funnies are my favorites. The Barbie movie title is CRACKING ME UP!
Blessings,
Dawn
I know exactly what you mean!
Kelsey
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She is beautiful!
And that's why I blog, too.
Oh you had me tearing up with this... My oldest is just starting second grade, but I already can see the changes in her from the 'little' girl that she used to be. Sigh.
Your daughter is beautiful! :)
Where does the time go? Your daughter is growing up beautifully.
Barbie and the Nutcrapper? I need to put that one on my Netflix queue. I got depressed reading your post. Those are the exact same fears I have and can't believe how quickly the time flies.
This brought tears to my eyes. What a sweet post. Your daughter should feel so proud. My son is starting Kindergarten this year and I always hear how time goes by so fast once they start that I'm trying to absorb every moment and hold it dear.
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