7. yes, she's 7. i closed my eyes, i blinked. and she did it again...
this was the first year i didn't cry on her birthday. i get teary, but no tears on her day. my heart is so full and heavy when it comes to loving her. i never knew your heart could hold so much love for someone. and it tends to grow every day. it's amazing really. one day you not a parent, and then one day you are and your whole life changes. but i think it's pretty magical. the way my whole world lights up when she enters the room. the way my heart bursts when she smiles. lately, she tells me all of the time that i am the best mommy in the whole world. and it slays me, in the most amazing way possible. this little girl, this huge gift that God gave to charlie b and me. and i love it all.
this year on her birthday, we took her goofy golfing again. she loved it. the weather wasn't as cold as last year. but we bundled up and had a great time. after golfing, we took her to the movies. we saw Puss in Boots. pretty cute. and she loved it because of all of the cats in it. she wants to buy it when it comes out on dvd. that is a pretty good sign that she likes a movie.
so happy birthday to my little girl. i love who you are and who you are becoming. you are beautiful on the inside and out. i love your smile, your laugh and the way you still like to hold my hand everywhere we go. (i love the way you hold my hand when you want to show me something in your room). you are so sweet and thoughtful. you have the biggest heart. i am so proud of the way you are learning at school and i love watching you learn to read. i love you more and more every day...
happy birthday zella!
i love you
mommy
