"In a daughter you see a glimpse of yourself, only better."
Seventeen years ago today, this 5 pound 11 ounce baby girl came into our lives, 24 days early. She's been ahead of her time ever since. She comes home from school exasperated at the teenagers she has to deal with on a daily basis. I have to remind her that she is, in fact, one of those dreaded teenagers, but not for much longer. She is almost all grown up, and I have no choice but to helplessly sit back and watch it happen. It is happening in such a lovely way, that I can't mourn it. I simply embrace the transformation of my little girl into a beautiful young woman. She is changing from my dependent daughter to my friend, and I welcome the change. Happy Birthday, Jess!
No comments:
Post a Comment