I know that really, every day is special. But today is especially special for me. Why? Because today is the day that my most special and precious daughter arrived on this earth (at least this time around – she’s a very old soul.)
Because some of her friends read the blog, I’m not going to inflict much gushiness and reminiscing on her. After all, she’s 15 today, and you know what that can be like. At least I do. I remember 15 quite well.
The idea that she’s 15 is amazing to me. How could that be? Like an excellent vacation, it feels like she’s been here forever, and yet the time seems to have passed in the blink of an eye. I wish I had been (then and now) the one to spend more time with her. I missed a lot of her day-to-day growing up by working so much to support us all these years. But she had an excellent parent in her dad for those many years. And I do feel that the time we have spent together has been “quality” time, more precious for its scarcity.
It snowed the day before she was born; it is snowing now. That day was a Sunday. Today is a Thursday. But at 4:06 pm on that day, my life changed forever for the better because this strong, smart, beautiful, funny, caring soul decided to grace it.
I can’t wait for many more years of roadtrips, inside jokes, kitchen disasters, epic fails, soul-level hugs in front of endless fields of sunflowers, famous chats, and getting to know one another better as we both continue to grow and change.
Happy birthday, Kelsea, my dearest daughter and friend.
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December 1, 2011 at 10:44 am
waywardbound
Ironic because I was going to ask about your freshman rocker. Indeed a special day made even more special because I have met and shared a meal you and Kelsea. She is lucky to have a mom like you that can expand her horizons, and you are blessed to have a daughter that will keep you on your toes and smiling. Happy Birthday Kelsea, I know you are still rockin.
waywardbound
December 1, 2011 at 11:00 am
Seasweetie
:-). I’ll pass along your greetings tonight, waywardbound.
December 1, 2011 at 10:46 am
quotidianhudsonriver
Beautiful
December 1, 2011 at 11:20 am
pamsplanet
Happy, Happy Birthday Kelsea!
December 1, 2011 at 11:23 am
slpmartin
Indeed a special day and post…thanks for sharing it.
December 1, 2011 at 11:41 am
suzicate
Happy Birthday to Kelsea!
December 1, 2011 at 12:29 pm
TheIdiotSpeaketh
Happy Birthday Kelsea! 🙂
December 1, 2011 at 1:51 pm
ceciliag
How lovely, it is great when daughters grow up, they remember all the inside jokes and merrily blame you for all the kitchen disasters!! Hope yoo both have a lovely day.. c
December 1, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Seasweetie
In this case, I will take the blame for the kitchen disasters. But the finger guillotine incident was not my fault. Really.
December 1, 2011 at 3:45 pm
dafarmer
Lovely! I hope my time with my son goes slow! I just welcomed him into the world 6 weeks ago. Kelsea is truly lucky to have a Mom like you!
December 1, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Seasweetie
Thank you, Dina! And congratulations on your new little guy! It is the most awesome experience. And I love your blog…
December 1, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Cin
aw 🙂 Happy day! I’m glad you both have blessed each other with some wonderful times. And I’m sure there will be many more adventures!
December 2, 2011 at 2:43 pm
yuppidu
Happy Birthday Kelsea! YDu * Beautiful picture witz a sweet team!
December 2, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Seasweetie
Thanks, yuppidu!!
December 5, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Nandini
Happy Birthday to her. She is so pretty and cute. 🙂
Very lovely post.
December 5, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Seasweetie
Thank you, Nandini – so glad you came to visit.
December 7, 2011 at 10:17 am
Munira
Happy birthday pretty young lady and her mommy! May you have many many wonderful times together 🙂
December 7, 2011 at 10:34 am
Seasweetie
Thanks, Munira!