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Wow! It just doesn't seem possible. That cute little baby I held in my arms, rocked to sleep, changed her diaper, etc. turned 20 years old today. Where does the time go? It seems like yesterday that she was sitting in front of me and I was putting her hair into pig tails. It also doesn't seem that long ago that her favorite things in the world were horses and "Tigger" from "Winnie the Pooh". We would sit for hours and watch "Winnit the Pooh", and oh how I miss those simple days.
But, it didn't take long until she was interested in wearing make-up, running around with girlfriends, and yes, even though she would not talk to Mom about it, boys!
Days like these are hard to be so far away from her, but, I keep reminding myself, she is an adult now. That strong-willed personality that we struggled with so many years ago is now something we are proud of. She was always "little miss independent"; sometimes more than we had wished, but now that has turned into a good thing.
I miss the little princess who used to run around our house and actually thought she "ran the house". She is still, and will always be "our little princess", and I feel comfortable that one of these days she will be the queen of her own household.
Happy Birthday Kaily! I love and miss you lots! Mom
Happy birthday Kaily. What a beautiful young woman you have raised, Jackie. You can be so proud of her and I know you are, it shines through in your post. I'm your "neighbout" now. Good to see you again? Are you back in Africa or are you still in the US? Hugs and blessings. Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, Jackie - I love the way you have all the photo's throughout the years - congrats on Kaily's 20th birthday !
ReplyDeleteBon anniversaire, chère Kaily! Jackie, I know that you miss her alot. Hope she's having a fantastic day.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww! I hear you for this Jackie. If Kaily is such a lovely girl is thanks to you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are lovely and it's nice to see how she's grown up. I suppose looking at those pictures goes as fast as the time she has grown herself!
Happy birthday to a beautiful girl!
Jo, thanks. Yes, we are neighbors once again. I returned to Egypt a little over 3 weeks ago. I haven't been on-line much because I am teaching 3rd grade, and, I didn't have internet for a while, and then my computer crashed. Won't be on as much now because of teaching, but it is good to be back on-line.
ReplyDeleteLynda, thanks, I love looking at all of the pictures of the kids as they are growing up. I sure miss when they were little. Now, I don't want to rush Kaily, but I just can't wait for grandkids. :o)
ReplyDeleteDedene, thank you too. I don't think she had a very good day because she was sick. Poor thing. :o(
ReplyDeleteFlo, thanks. Yes, some of those pictures seem like they were just taken yesterday. Time sure flies by fast doesn't it?
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