I can’t believe this day is here. It feels like yesterday when I was growing you inside of me. I would rub my belly and talk to you, tell you how much I loved you and how I would protect you. I knew you would be safe with four older brothers by your side. You are so lucky to have them, as they are to have you. I thank God everyday for adding you to our family. You are Gods gift to us, the most treasured gift anyone could ever have.
I have a few things I would like to share with you, and I decided I would write this today so that we can look back on this and always remember.
To start, when I found out you were a girl, I could see nothing but pink fairy dresses and sweet pastels around the house. I dreamt of you running through the flower garden smiling, with your hair flowing in the breeze. I also knew one day you would have the sweetest shabby chic bedroom, with a beautiful dressing station and perfect little reading nook to enjoy. You would always be my perfect little princess.
As the year has flown by, I’ve grown and realized so much more about how I want to raise you. I know now you might prefer cars over baby dolls, and even though I would love that shabby chic bedroom, you might prefer purple polka dots. I know that what makes you happy is what matters most of all.
As you get older I want you to always know that you can do anything that you want to do, you can be anyone that you want to be. It hit me this year, I am not raising you to be “The Perfect Girl” in someone else’s eye’s. I’m raising you to be great in your eye’s, to have confidence and stand up for what you believe.
As you get older I want you to always know that you can do anything that you want to do, you can be anyone that you want to be. It hit me this year, I am not raising you to be “The Perfect Girl” in someone else’s eye’s. I’m raising you to be great in your eye’s, to have confidence and stand up for what you believe.
So baby, whether you choose to become an artist, a doctor, a scientist, a homemaker, a sports player or anything else your heart desires, I will always have your back. I will love and support you with all of your goals and your dreams. You will always be mommas girl.
Happy 1st Birthday Bells
Alice Emma Thompson says
September 13, 2013 at 1:50 amWhat a fab post! I deliberately veered away from pink and picked primary colours for my daughter’s room. Of course now 3 she adores everything pink and does not like mummy’s suggestion of sensible blue shoes at all 🙂
I would love for you to share this and your other baby posts at the Friday Baby Shower – a link party for all things pregnancy and new baby … Alice @ Mums Make Lists x
Donna Peters says
September 13, 2013 at 1:36 amHappy Birthday to your Baby Girl!
Brittney says
September 10, 2013 at 8:16 pmHappy Birthday to your precious little girl! What a great letter!
Martianne @ Training Happy Hearts says
September 10, 2013 at 6:08 pmStopping by from the blogging homeschooler FB group. What a lovely letter to your girl. Wishing every blessing in the years ahead!
edeemarie says
September 10, 2013 at 4:45 pmWhat a sweet letter! Happy Birthday to your darling baby girl…may all her dreams come true!!!
Tara Mitchell says
September 10, 2013 at 4:42 pmPrecious baby girl, and sweet sentiments from you. Happy birthday to her!
The Mrs. says
September 10, 2013 at 2:49 pmWhat a beautiful little girl! Happy birthday to her!