A Decade of Joy

A special little lady in my life turns 10 years old today and I can’t believe how fast the years have passed. She is growing up so fast and I feel like time is getting away, there is still so much I would like to teach her.I want to tell her lots of things. How proud I am of her. How special she is. How she has blossomed into a beautiful and elegant young woman. I want to explain to her that it's tough being 10. That other girls can sometimes be cruel, that she needs to keep her head up and walk proud and respect herself, and have enough confidence and wisdom to respect the choices she makes. I want to tell her that it's OK to make mistakes. That we learn from mistakes. That mistakes can make us better people. And if we live life afraid of being wrong, or making a mistake, that we never grow.




I want to tell her about how hard it's been being a working mother and juggling schedules, but because it's been worth every single second, I won't. I want to tell her all about how in life, there are always choices, and that it is these choices that define us, that build our character, that make us who we are.I want to tell her what a great big siter she is, how she is the first one who called me 'mom' and how much she means to me, and how much I love her…so I will...everyday.

And, as a very special birthday present today, I will be her friend. We will laugh, play, and have a sleepover…..in my room!!! Time goes by way to fast to let these moments pass without taking advantage.

Happy 10th Birthday Sydney, WE LOVE YOU!