2.) Write about someone special.
She is careful and precise when she works on projects, that’s how I know she’s her father’s daughter.
She excels in school, loves learning about smart things like the solar system and robots.
She can get lost in a jigsaw puzzle for hours.
She is quiet and independent.
She is organized and a saver.
She doesn’t always share what is storming her brain.
All parts of her Dad.
But the other day she walked into the kitchen and said, “I’m so happy and excited” in a monotone voice that lacked any sort of enthusiasm whatsoever and it’s times like that where I’m reminded…there’s a whole lot of me in there too.
She’s composed.
Sweet.
Artistic.
Appreciative.
Endearing.
Beautiful.
Talented.
And I don’t know where those all come from, but I sure love watching her become her.
Happy twelfth birthday Maile!
For Maile:
Happy Fourth Birthday
Happy Fifth Birthday
Happy Sixth Birthday
Happy Seventh Birthday
Happy Eighth Birthday
Happy Ninth Birthday
Happy Tenth Birthday
Happy Eleventh Birthday
Elle Vee says
Awww this is so lovely :)
Happy birthday Maile
At 8 she looks so much like her brother :)
Andrea says
Love this about your quiet, brooding one – “I’m so happy and excited.” – Ha! Her expression in that last pic is so you. Happy Birthday to Maile!
Mental Confessional says
From baby to little lady. She is stunning.
Allyson says
She’s lovely! I love the birthday pictures.
May says
For sure Happy Birthday, Maile! She is so lovely.
Kir says
She’s just beautiful. Happy Birthday to your amazing girl!
Jen E @ mommablogsalot says
So sweet! Hope she has a great birthday!
madamdreamweaver says
This is a heads up on the “I Hate Fruit,” linker. I don’t get how that post fits any of the topics and that person doesn’t seem to have a spot to leave a comment that I could find on their blog. I don’t know if it’s a link-spam bomb or not. What do you think?
Abby says
Aw, sweet. Happy Birthday to Maile!