If you don't count the various leap years - it has been 11,315 days (as of today) since I gave birth to my first baby. Somehow saying the days, rather than the years, puts it in better perspective for me....because it truly feels like a lifetime ago. Can so much have really happened to me in 31 years? Can I have done so much but accomplished so little?
I had such high hopes for my life....a long list of wants and don't wants...the "don't wants" sometimes won out. But there's the funny thing about life; every single morning that you wake up and open your eyes - you get another chance at it! You get to thank the heavens that you are alive and breathing and you get a "do-over" EVERY day.
So on this 31st birthday of my oldest daughter, I say to you: Seize the day - seize the moments. I am so proud to be your mother. You are one of my "wants". I love you to the moon and back.
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you continue to leave me speechless. thank you.
ReplyDeleteI remember that day sooo well also....but then
ReplyDeleteI remember June 12,1959 just as clearly...my
beautiful daughter. Love, Mom
Thanks for your comment about my home over at The Old painted Cottage... I thought it was hilarious and it made me laugh out loud!!
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