It occurred to me
last night that from here on at the kids bdays I want to focus on who they are (to me anyways) vs what we did for their bday . And catch the true essence of them by examples
etc . So I can vividly remember . Since Beauty's bday already passed and her blog
too just adding in a quick PS
Our girl at 15
.. Is not a morning
person . In the car in the mornings it can actually be scary . By evenings she
comes alive a lot more . On a normal day at the table she now participates and
even laughs a little here and there . On a bad day she is silent and sultry and
kinda rude :( on a great day she lights up like a Christmas tree and makes
jokes and smiles and sings and dances . She is a girl with many parts to her
- she is a dancer through and through . Her facial
expressions , her body and mind in sync . She comes alive when dancing and
can learn any choreography within minutes
- she adores her dad . Like nobody else . She runs
his hair on his arm all the time " Poile a papa
" and talks like a baby while hugging him and sitting in his lap .
She thinks he is adorable and like her big teddy bear . If sound cute but
he gets easily annoyed with the baby talk but at least she shows him
lots of love !!! ( until he disciplines her for
something !! )
- she listens to rules . So far anyways . And obeys them
( miracle ) . She is a good girl
- she often takes her friends in the bathroom to FaceTime
her when she showers and poos !!! Or when they are here they all go to the
bathroom together . Once there were 8 girls in our tiny powderoom !!!
- she loves her friends and has tons of them . She makes
more and more everyday and lately tries to include new girls who invite
her to their parties . Boys will randomly text her at ski mountain to ski
and she says yes . Everyone loves her
- She is way more reserved with adults . Any adults (
even us and Didi ) it's not her thing in the same way as friends . We are
patiently waiting our turn
- she bakes . Randomly . She will get to the cottage and
without a moments notice just bake cakepops or a Banana bread or whatever
. And then just leave it on the counter for others to eat
- she sends beautiful texts and makes Christmas and
birthday cards that are so heartfelt it makes us want to cry of joy as we
are so deprived of her affections on a daily basis ( sorry to say but it's
true !! )
- she is simple and naturally beautiful . Every thing
about her from her hair and skin and teeth and smile to her style and
clothing . Hardly any makeup ( a tiny bit lately ) and a true beauty
- When she feels bad about something she gives amazing
make up hugs
- she has a massive heart for the homeless . I can't wait
to send her on some kind of mission
- she is stubborn and a bit wild with friends and
reserved with family and very complex . She is like a gold mine waiting to
be uncovered
- she loves expensive shoes and all her money goes to
that
- she loves her brothers so much even if a hard time
showing it
- she is a fearless and will do anything and everything
except be near snakes or spiders
- she doesn't really object to what is . Like you can't
bring home a boy to date out of school until 16 . She doesn't like it at
all and makes that clear but doesn't really try to challenge it either .
- she is independent and resilient and autonomous
- she has had to deal with scoliosis for 3 yrs now and
new learning difficulties that
were recently diagnosed . The girl is a rock
- she looks like an angel . But acts like a rock . Where
really she is a combination of both . I can't wait to see who she becomes
. She is layers and layers and layers of cake waiting to be eaten up
- I still picture her as a woman and mother with a huge career and a ton of kids and dogs . Opening the door to us for a Sunday dinner rushed and in an apron and barely giving us the time of day but then making a spectacular meal and setting in her fabulous home . She doesn't know how to articulate it yet - but she is full of love for everyone . She will be an incredible mother and have an incredible career. Her dogs will adore her.
-Once in a while
randomly she will tell me something so pure and beautiful that it makes me cry
. Like " I find Xmas hard bc my mom deserves and island and all I can
afford is a candle " or " mom I told my teacher my mom is my best
friend "
She says these things
and then just walks away . Left in shock with your mouth hanging open.
We love you meh meh
!!!!!
