Words to my little Girl

I''ve blinked my eyes and this little madam is fast approaching two years old. Recently she has become even more affectionate- every night she reaches up and gives me a big bear hug and relaxes into my arms and tonight as I looked down at my little girl I realised that soon there will come a day when she is a teenager, a young woman and she wont fit in my arms like that anymore. A thought that really made me sad. Her feisty, stubborn and determined little character is really starting to shine through. She is happy, free spirited and fearless . She is afraid of nothing, as she danders off into the sea at the beach or climbs across the playground ropes without being fazed by the drop below. This makes me proud and fearful in equal measure. I want to instill so many things within her and know the balance of when to step back and let her learn and explore whilst mindful of her safety without coming across as stifling or over cautious. So my little girl, here are just a few words for you.

I want you to be adventurous and to try new things, to never feel timid or intimidated by anything or anyone. To know that if you want to do something that you can do it. To know that everything worth having is worth working hard for. I want you to travel, explore the world, seize every opportunity that comes your way because sometimes things can pass you by. At the same time I want you to know that it is ok if things don't happen the way you want or have planned. Sometimes Life isn't like that. But that you know it will all work itself out in the end.

I want you to keep being feisty and stubborn and voice those opinions, but to always do so in a kind manner. What you say will be forgotten but the way you make others feel will stay with them. To be aware that no matter how hurtful others can be that you can always rise above. To know that in order to succeed you don't have to knock someone else down on the way. I want you to be gracious and proud and humble. To offer a helping hand to others. But to always look after yourself too. Don't follow the crowd. Do your own thing, always what you believe is right. Stand up for your beliefs

I want you to know how beautiful you are, in every way. That your worth or capability is not determined soley by your pretty smile. To always love yourself even when you don't feel like it. to know that you are absolutely perfect, though you might not see it. To know your worth and not feel the need to have that validated by anyone. To Always be kind to yourself. Love yourself. All of you.

I want you to laugh, cry , love, make mistakes, learn from them, explore, seek adventures, be kind, compassionate and thoughtful. But you are already these and so much more.

Most of all I want you to know how loved you are. Every single day. Mo matter what you will always have a place right here in mummy's arms. A place that you can always call home. For you will always be my baby.