For When She Turned 10

Posted on January 12, 2017 by heatherdahl under Parenting

Dear Audrey Hope,

Double digits kiddo.

You’ve hit it.

10 is here.

Happy Birthday!!!

Before we celebrate the big day, can I gush about you for a moment?

You make your momma so incredibly proud.

You are light and love and all things good in this world.

You touch people with your generous spirit and your smile is as wide as a rainbow.

You dance through each day. You radiate energy.

Most importantly your presence in our lives is a reminder that this life is a joy to live.

As you walk your way through your tenth year there are a few things I want you to remember.

You will accomplish great things.

You will move mountains and make this world a better place.

I know this as it was embedded on my heart the moment the nurse placed your head on my chest on January 12, 2007.

Don’t give anyone the power to place doubts in your head about your abilities.

Follow the prompts of the quiet voice inside your heart. God is working in you.

Finally, don’t ever forget how loved you are. My love for you is immeasurable.

Enjoy this year and all the blessings it will bring.

Happy birthday my darling girl.

I thank God for choosing me to be your Momma.

I love you,

Momma

PS- This, this my love is what I want you to remember. Play it often and soak in the words- your birthday song.

And then she was 6

Posted on September 24, 2016 by heatherdahl under Parenting

Dear Ellery Jane,

Six year ago today you completed our family; the exclamation point at the end of our sentence.

We became a team on September 24, 2010.

We our grateful and we are blessed that God brought you into our home.

Each day you delight us with your wit and your charm.

With your presence, laughter fills this space.

You’re simply the most perfect bundle of love.

Six years have flown by in the blink of an eye.

But you, more than any other, have taught me to slow down and cherish the moment.

Enjoy your day my most beautiful girl.

I cannot wait to watch your next year unfold.

I am very proud of you.

Love,

Your one and only Momma

P.S-

Your favorite part of the letter (maybe next year I should begin with this); your birthday song. It’s a better place since you came along my girl.

12

Posted on August 26, 2016 by heatherdahl under Parenting

August 27, 2016

Dear Sidney,

I am very proud of you.

You are an exceptional young women.

You are bright.

You are kind.

You are loving.

You have a strong moral compass that you aren’t afraid to share with others.

Some of my greatest moments of joy in life are catching you in prayer, seeing you carry Ellery and watching you stand up for Audrey when you think someone has wronged her.

I could not feel more blessed that God choose me to be your Momma. But, I have to tell you, when you leaned over the other night and whispered in my ear that I was your best friend, I also felt profoundly grateful that you see me as your confidante.