Letters to Our Daughters

Dear Daughter #3,

 I am writing this letter to you, something I wish I would have started when you were little, because in 12 days you will turn 18 years old. What a milestone in your life. A time now when you dream of being on your own and grown up, a time in your future that you will look wistfully back to. Remember my dear girl, that time has wings, but don't let her fly to fast and far away from you. Someday, you will look back and wish you were at your 18th milestone once again.

 I went into labor with you early Sunday morning on Superbowl sunday. I waited all day and went into the hospital that night at 6pm. You were born a few hours later. You descended into the world with fast fury and your face resembled a blueberry for the next week as proof. You were a beautiful child, with features as dainty as a little fairy. You are the baby of three beautiful daughters. I could not want for more.

 As fast as you came into the world, you grew. You grew into the beautiful young woman that I watch everyday. As I watch you, my heart bursts because I am so proud of who you are, and yet my heart hurts when I think of you being all grown up, ready to start your life's venture. You are who you are daughter #3....You are smart, witty, unique, quirky and most of all as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. Remember, that is what counts.

I want you to know that I believe in you. I believe in your dreams, as should you. You have many years to leave your footprints in the sand. Don't rush things, time is your friend. Most importantly and most of all, remember that I love you more than you could ever imagine and that I am your biggest fan.

 Love,

 Your Mama


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Deliciousness

Weekend lunch with the chicks. It's our favorite thing. I am a foodie....I hate chain restaurants....I love fresh food....I love ethnic food....I love little bakeries that have a french flair....and Addy loves Orangina from Italy:)

How I see You

This is how I see my son. When he was little he was a mama's baby. Now technology and friends have taken my place. The only boy out of three sisters....my pregnancy was complicated...he is complicated. He is the youngest of four, quiet in the shadows of his sisters. He is handsome and smart...and will forever be my baby.

Little Chick

Dear Addy,

 You have always loved the chickens. You would sit for the longest time holding them in your lap wrapped in a little towel or shirt. Except for grouchy rooster, they loved you. Little pigeon thought she was a dog and followed you down the road, running behind your little pink bug. My little chick, you are special..............you have a nature's soul.

 Love, Yaya&#9829

Don't Worry

A wise man once sang these lyrics....I was born a natural worrier. I worry about everything....even worry if there is nothing to worry about. Mostly I worry about the chicks. Are the happy, safe, loved, valued, etc.? Note to chicks: Mama will worry about you to the moon and back... ♥

52 Shades of Life

I joined a group of wonderfully talented ladies in the '52 Shades of Life' challenge. No Christian Grey to be found, but a yearly photography challenge that lists a weekly theme to allow your creativity to flow. The first week was a self portrait. Yikes! Anyone that knows me knows how much I HATE having my picture taken. This was the best shot I could get by myself, smeared eye make up and all, with no remote,no tripod and having to use manual focus. When did all of those little wrinkles appear??? I guess I should embrace them because I am not a botox kind of girl. This has made me realize how little pictures I have of my children and I together. Note to self: More pictures with mama and her chicks in 2013.

Start of the New Year

I had intentions of starting this little blog on January 1st. However, I have learned that most things I do seldom go as planned. I wanted to start blogging again as a way to record the years events. As I grow older, time seems to have sprouted wings...she flies so fast I'm afraid I will miss it and forget. So many exciting things have happened.....new babies, new ventures, new careers. 2013 will bring many happy times I'm sure, some bittersweet as my little chicks grow and spread their own wings. I aspire to do many things this year....grow as a photographer, grow as a person, continue on in grad school to become a midwife, and love the important people in my life more if that's even possible. Watch me grow:)