I often wonder where did the time go? I wonder how the little girl playing with my mascara actually wants to wear it for real? How are her feet bigger than mine? How do I have 4 short years before she's considered an adult. I wonder if my mom felt and had these same questions. Inspired by these thoughts I'm writing things to tell my daughter and perhaps reminders for myself for the rest of our lives.
Kennedy - "I LOVE YOU" - when we mean it the words I LOVE YOU have to be the most powerful sentence in the world. You is perhaps the key of it. Every girl deserves to be loved. Children will not remember you for the material things you provided, but for the feeling that you cherished them. Every single girl should know that she is cherished. The shy girl, the funny girl, the straight A girl, and the C girl, the special needs girl, the curvy girl, the skinny one, the short one, the tall one. That girl, the one that belongs to me, deserves to hear and feel the words, I love YOU as YOU are.
Kennedy - the size of your pants will never determine the size of your heart. We live in a time where images are everything. Making the good look bad and the bad look good, we have the power to alter any picture in a second. You were born with your dignity therefore no one can take it away from you, you deserve to grow with confidence.
Kennedy - NEVER do drugs! They will destroy you, ruin your youth and possibly your life, unhappiness and sorrow will follow them. Know that it's ok to say no because it makes you a better person. Say no because you were taught better and know right from wrong.
Kennedy - ALWAYS remember who you are! You don't need to know perfectly who you are yet, you are evolving, reinventing, and getting to know yourself everyday. Remember the value of your soul. You continue to remind me of who I am. You are one of my heroes, I wish I could love as unconditionally as you do. I wish I could forgive as easily as you do. I wish I could be as willing to learn as you are. YOU are amazing!
Kennedy - As your parent it's my job to say "NO" because I know you can say yes to wonderful things. That's right! Yes to your dreams, yes to an education, yes to experiences that will make your heart full, yes to a future, NO is all about YES.
Kennedy - I value your opinion, I know that most of the time you know what the right thing to do is. I love listening to you and I value what you say (most of the time). I love that you come to me when you're struggling and melt into my arms expecting me to make everything better. I love our girl talks more than you will ever know.
Kennedy - Friendship and popularity are not the same thing. I know that you want nothing more than to be accepted and liked, it's my responsibility as your parent to know your friends. Our home is always open to your friends so that I can embark on your friendship journeys with you.
Kennedy - ALWAYS have fun this perhaps is one of my favorite things. I've invested much time and energy with actions to show you what fun is. I hope that a piece of you will always remain a kid at heart and be able to let the worries of this world drift away so you know how to have a blast.
Kennedy - I'm not an expert when it comes to parenting but I can promise you that I will always try my best. I promise that I will be your safe haven, the warmth of my arms will always be waiting for you. I promise you that I will always have a shoulder for you to lean or cry on. The depths of my love for you extend much farther than the deepest sea and no amount of waves could ever wash away how blessed I am to be your mom.
