photo by the always amazing katie donnelly
And when I say lady, I mean it. No more baby here. She has opinions and lets us know about them in a clear and convincing voice. She is always negotiating for a little treat, a little more tv time, a little more time in her princess dresses. She looks at the world with wonder and joy that I hope never leaves her.
I was a reluctant mother for most of my childbearing years. In my 20s I wanted nothing to do with motherhood. Even when I changed my mind in my 30s, I was still terrified. It all sounded kind of awful - sleepless nights, diapers, being responsible for a tiny tyrant. I was wrong. I don't throw around the term "blessed" very lightly but there is simply no other way to describe how I feel about my girl. I hope she always feels the overwhelming love I feel for her. Happy Birthday little girl.
Please excuse the emotional break in normal programming. I'll be back with best of the blog recaps, a Vienna trip and a Paris themed birthday party posts soon!
if i feel the love you are feeling for her, i am sure she does, too. you have me in tears. i am also an emotional hot mess at the moment so that may be a factor.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Aggie!! It's been a joy to watch you grow up!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Little One....may your world always be full of wonder and joy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post. Happy birthday Agatha!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blessing you have been given. Happy birthday to Miss Aggie and Happy New Year to you and the family. Vikki in VA
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky!
ReplyDeleteShe is such a beautiful treasure!
ReplyDeleteBeing an older mother of one child, a son who will be 23 in a few weeks! Yikes....I understand where you're coming from. All I can say is that it just gets better & better. I've loved each stage of our son's life & you will as well. My fears were the teen years & becoming a mother-in-law someday but here I am totally in love with my daughter-in-law as much as my son. Those things we fear, they are hard to face & live through but totally worth it in comparison to the joy being a mother brings.
Happy birthday to the star in your family!
She is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI love your honesty. I never felt the pull of motherhood either. But I jumped in crazily anyway and am cuddling my 2 month old little boy as I read this! I love your blog! Keep the travel stories with kids coming, please, and urban yards/gardens etc.
ReplyDeleteI love your honesty. I never felt the pull of motherhood either. But I jumped in crazily anyway and am cuddling my 2 month old little boy as I read this! I love your blog! Keep the travel stories with kids coming, please, and urban yards/gardens etc.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your precious daughter. It's a blessing for sure.
ReplyDeleteShe is a beauty! That overwhelming love is amazing, isn't it? Imagine it multiplied! :)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to ALL your posts, even ( maybe especially!) the rare outbreak of emotion!