I M Perfect lady

Twenty-two years ago today, I became a mom for the first time. 

You know how it is when you do something for the first time, how you pretty much learn as you go, and if you do it again, you feel more at ease and even improve in some areas, well this little girl had to be the first for everything and I used her to hone my skills, by trial and error.

She is tentative by nature, and it really pushed her out beyond her comfort zone for each accomplishment.  She is much better being able to see the lay of the land, and to test the waters by watching first.

Yet she took a deep breath and jumped in.  The first one to ride a bus, to go to school, to live in a dorm, to drive a car, the list goes on and on.  The rest just followed her lead.

What a great leader she is, for she did what was required and did it well. 

Once she understood that she was the one, that no one could do her life for her, she would do the task at hand, no matter if she felt out of her comfort zone. 

That comfort zone is a place that can trap you and stunt your growth, and even when I knew it shook up her whole insides, I was forever behind her to move to the next level.

It wasn’t that she didn’t know what her next move was, she preferred the next move to come to her, and don’t we all.

I love how she shines with each accomplishment, how she is very diligent with her responsibilities, complaining is not her way.

We have always said that she is so young and innocent at heart, living in the world of wonder and delight.

Growing up or into a world infused with drudgery just doesn’t seem to happen, for her love of games, books, learning, etc keep life playful.

As another year of life completes itself, I wish you another, filled with joy, love and peace.

Thank you for always doing yourself regardless of your fears!

Happy Birthday Honey!