I don't think I ever really believed I would have a child with this many candles on her birthday cake.
Sometimes I want to hold Emma at about 10 years old. Watching her learn and grow has been so satisfying, but having her grow right up is a little too final. I worry that I haven't equipped her with enough knowledge, information, time, love, affection and devotion yet. She is running toward independence, I don't think my heart is keeping up.
This girl is so beautiful in every way. She has a kind heart. She loves to be silly, funny, spontaneous, creative and goofy. She has a fantastic laugh. She sings constantly, plays the piano/guitar often, dances a lot. She fills our home with music and fun. She loves sugar - caramel, chocolate, peanut butter.... She is a good friend. She is a sweet daughter (except when she's not if you know what I mean). She's a teenager after all.
I love this girl.
I love this girl.
Happy Sweet Sixteen Emma!!!
2 comments:
I love the line about your heart not keeping up. Lovely. I feel prepared to keep her little as well.... although she's pretty awesome as is...hmmm.
Great pictures to capture her day. I love how Emma is who she is, regardless of what others think (sucking her thumb till how old??).
She certainly is a bright, headstrong girl and I am excited to see what unfolds in her future.
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