Last night as I was waiting to go to sleep, I started to think of my oldest daughter. Her birthday is tomorrow. Her birthday gets to me each year. It gets to me because she is getting older and I know that I cannot be old enough to have a daughter her age.
Yes, this is a personal post. I am truly feeling sorry for myself today. You see, when I think of my darling daughter, I see her with her Shirley Temple curls falling down her back. I see her with her tiny tap shoes tapping with her Grandpa, laughing with him.
I see her standing in front of our full length mirror talking to herself. I see her poking chubby fingers into the side of the crib talking to her ‘seester’. I see her many ways.
Today, she is the mother of Little Miss. A good mom. A partner to a Navy man. She has done what I have had to do. Hold down the fort. Keep the home fires burning. Take care of the house and it’s occupants. She does it well.
Yes, I am very proud of her, and yet, with each passing year as I watch her grow in grace and maturity, I feel a bit older. So, my dear daughter, my first-born, Happy Birthday! I am proud to be your Mom, but, this making me feel older has to stop! I still feel like I am your age, not mine! I pray your day is filled with the very best. Laughter with Little Miss and her Daddy and lots of hugs and kisses from them too. Thanks for being you and for teaching me what motherhood is about. Love you.
dearanonymousfriend 
That’s the way I feel about Ali turning 36 on 1/1/17. How can that be? I’m not that old for pete’s sake. Who is Pete anyway? LOL!
As usual, I love reading your posts and I will get to mine soon.
Much love
We’re young at heart.
What a lovely tribute to your daughter on her birthday! I am sure so much of the wonderful mom she has become was learned from you. Wishing you & her a very happy “birth” day!
Can’t wait to read your blog! Hurry!! Yes, Jill, we are young at heart! Love you!
Thank you Lynn! Always love hearing from you.
Enjoy sharing her life & seeing the success of your love in her. Your mom didn’t have the honor of seeing you turn 38 & being such a great mother, loved by all.
thanks Dottie. Love you.
I remember that child and I too can not believe she is that age, and we have not grown any older.
no, we haven’t! Hahaha, Luann!