Baby I'm amazed by you.....

[cheekycherub]

I actually wrote this Mid-October, but forgot to post. Whoops.

I sit here and am amazed at how much my daughter has changed in only 2 short years. It truly is bittersweet.

Do I miss being able to set her down in her bouncy-chair and being able to take a shower? Of course! Would I trade it for her being able to say, " I love you too, Mommy". Never.

She amazes me everyday.

I am in a few 'toddler groups' and I read posts from mothers who say their `baby' did this or that and I am so happy for them. I know the pride they are feeling.  Somethings my baby girl has yet to do. Some she has been doing for months. I know the best thing that I can do as her mother is not to compare her to any others, but to encourage her in her endevours.

Today we did our 1st gymnastics class. Did she follow the instructors directions? No. Was she the 'best' at all of the events? No. But she was the 'best' at some and she had fun and that's all that matters. I have always been a somewhat very competitive person.(Her father is very competitive too) so I assumed our daughter would be compitive too.

When I look at my daughter and she does something silly & I think to myself, "I would never do" .....I think about my parents.....did I do this as a child? Did they too have to endure this stage? And I know they did.All parents do.

I really have no point to this journal entry other than, I am really proud of my daughter. I want her to know in everything she does, I am proud of her. I want her to be proud of herself. We will more than likely have different points of view in our time...and I hope that she continues to teach me her views.

I will continue to listen to her side and her view. And whether I agree with it or not, I hope that she will give me the chance to express my views. More than likely, I have been where she will be in that stage of life and I only want to help direct her to make the best decision and choice possible.No matter what though, I will always be there, by her side to love, support and encourage her.

[poohlover515]

Dec. 15, 2008 at 9:47 PM

AWWW....this is beautiful, you should copy this and save it for her when she gets older.

[Sarah821]

Dec. 15, 2008 at 10:02 PM

Great journal! :)

[Enchantee]

Dec. 15, 2008 at 10:48 PM

Your love for your daughter, your willingness to say with every word, every action, "I approve of you just the way you are;  I accept you just the way you are" is the greatest gift that you could ever give to her.  As she grows, she will be as amazing as all of her personal potential now suggests, because of your acceptance & your approval.  It's nice to see that love has not yet fallen out of fashion, my dear!

Thank you for sharing your beautifully written celebration of your daughter & the bond that you share.

Love & light...Ceci

[mercysmomma]

Dec. 16, 2008 at 11:02 AM

yes! yes! I have to agree with Enchantee!!!! if only more people felt that way about their children we allllll might be in a better place. thanks for sharing such a wonderful story. it's very inspiring :)