Reminiscing

I remember

The first moment I felt you growing in my stomach

When I first laid eyes on your beautiful face

I still remember the first time you smiled

You learning how to hold your bottle

As well as crawling and then walking

I remember

The silly games we would play

The singing and dancing

And making crazy faces

Playing dress up and tea time

But hide and go seek was your favorite

I remember

Your first day of Kindergarten

And you forgetting to get off the school bus

The first picture you drew me of those spiders

All of your artwork I still have to enjoy your growth

The field trips to the pumpkin farm

I remember

Preparing you for your eight grade dance

And your transition to high school

Homecomings and track meets

Your first boyfriend and breakup

Now your first love and senior prom shopping

Now

You have graduated high school

And heading off to college

You have just turned eighteen

And learning how to drive

Making me proud to be your mother

I wish

Nothing but the best for you

Although life is far from easy

You are a smart and strong young beautiful woman

And have the world right in front of you to enjoy to the fullest

Just know I will always be here for you, no matter what

Hello All! Today is my oldest daughters 18th birthday and I wrote this for her today...