six.
Our princess turned six today!
Where has the time gone?
Happy birthday! We love you!
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Happy birthday! We love you!
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journaling:
Six years ago, today, I sat alone in the operating room, waiting for the nurses to come in and prep me for my cesarean. Although the moment was brief, a million thoughts raced through my mind. I stared down at my belly and wondered what it would finally feel like to cradle you, to hold you on the outside. I thought about what you would look like and if it was close to the way I pictured you in my dreams--your father’s eyes and my nose. I remember thinking the past nine months were the longest of my life, filled with anticipation and preparation. And yet, at that very moment, I felt unprepared, content to let you grow inside me a bit longer. Worry and doubt began to cloud my mind. Would I be able to fulfill the sacred role of mother and would you love me despite my imperfections? Your high pitched, breathy cry brought me back to reality and my only thought was to see your face. I stared deep into your eyes and I was filled with awe. Our spirits whispered to one another and my worries melted away. I realized I had always loved you.
Now, six years later, I am still in awe of you. I am constantly amazed by your spirit and your strength. Your energetic, and animated personality. Your confidence. Your willingness to forgive. You teach me through example how to be happy and free, how to be more like a child. You are a natural leader and you seek out those in need of a friend. You are tender and sweet and I am honored to be your mother. Today, and everyday, we celebrate your birth and your life. We celebrate you. Happy Birthday!
Six years ago, today, I sat alone in the operating room, waiting for the nurses to come in and prep me for my cesarean. Although the moment was brief, a million thoughts raced through my mind. I stared down at my belly and wondered what it would finally feel like to cradle you, to hold you on the outside. I thought about what you would look like and if it was close to the way I pictured you in my dreams--your father’s eyes and my nose. I remember thinking the past nine months were the longest of my life, filled with anticipation and preparation. And yet, at that very moment, I felt unprepared, content to let you grow inside me a bit longer. Worry and doubt began to cloud my mind. Would I be able to fulfill the sacred role of mother and would you love me despite my imperfections? Your high pitched, breathy cry brought me back to reality and my only thought was to see your face. I stared deep into your eyes and I was filled with awe. Our spirits whispered to one another and my worries melted away. I realized I had always loved you.
Now, six years later, I am still in awe of you. I am constantly amazed by your spirit and your strength. Your energetic, and animated personality. Your confidence. Your willingness to forgive. You teach me through example how to be happy and free, how to be more like a child. You are a natural leader and you seek out those in need of a friend. You are tender and sweet and I am honored to be your mother. Today, and everyday, we celebrate your birth and your life. We celebrate you. Happy Birthday!
18 comments:
how sincerely sweet. honestly, she will cherish your words when she grows to appreciate how special it is to have a baby of her own.
that made me tear up! i can't believe she's six! i distinctly remember her toddling around sunday school with cheerios and a bottle and thinking she was the cutest kid in the world. love the picture, love the journaling. you are a great mom with great kids.
Beautiful. Carly has grown so much and looks very much like you did at that age. Like mother like daughter. Beautiful.
Happy Birthday Carly. I hope you had a fabulous day.
Hailey says: Happy Birthday Carly. I miss you. I wanted to be there to play with you. They made us move right when it was your birthday. love, Hailey
Ava says: Happy Birthday! I miss you. love, Ava
Happy Birthday Carly! I remember the day you were born and coming to meet you in the hospital. You were and are so beautiful. I can't believe time has flown by so fast. We moved a couple months later and we can't wait for the day we can all meet up again. Love, Rebecca
you are awesome! what a beautiful tribute and you have some amazing writing abilities. how did you do that page? is it photoshop? can i hire you to do my baby announcements like that?
What a beauty she is!
What a gift you have!
How beautiful Lynette--the tribute and Carly. Happy birthday! They grow up way too fast.
Happy Birthday Carly! Love the post! Beautiful :)
I,too, think Carly looks and acts just like you. Occasionally I've seen some Ammon in her. But, when you were out here last I remember I couldn't keep my eyes off her b/c she's YOU!
That was beautiful!
I hope she had a great b-day!
DO they have parties at school there?
Happy Birthday Carly Boo!!! We miss you and hope you have a smashing b-day party!!!
Happy Birthday, Carly! You are such a gifted writer, Lynette. Such sweet words. I bet Carly will appreciate your journaling of her when she is a mother herself.
So tender. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
But would you mind checking one more time...I'm just not sure you're old enough to have a six year old.
Happy birthday Carly! I can't believe how big you're getting. :)
We miss you.
What a sweet picture!! Happy Birthday, Carly!!
Lynette,
that was beautiful. I am in awe at how beautifully you write, and how you can express yourself and your thoughts so well on paper or blogging. The picture was not there but I felt everything through what you said.
happy birthday carly boo!
i am so grateful to be your uncle and cherish the time you lived in Utah and I was your only uncle around so I could have you all to myself!
Happy Birthday Carly! You're journaling made me cry. What a beauty!
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