My Emilee....

I was at open house tonight for school and so many of my kids and parents kept telling me how much Emilee looked like me. I see it some days. Maybe it is child hood dejavu when she smirks at me, her way of being silly



or it is her laugh when she giggles, her honesty, her charm, her smile, EMILEE. She spent 2 hours typing me a letter and every time I tried to see it, she would say “this is special you will have to wait”. As I was busy, I didn’t pay attention and let her type away. She was being quiet and I didn’t want to ruin the moment! AT the end of t he night she said “mommy read this!” and I said ok, give me a second while I close down the classroom. I am in a rush to get out, she is standing there with this printed letter. I stood by the door, read this letter, and started laughing and crying at the same time. I thought to myself “how lucky am I”. “ I really do make a difference in her life, I must, look what this 6 year old wrote!” Tonight was a stepping stone to reality. I think I needed it. Take time to slow down and cherish these moment.




All I could so is tell her this was the best letter I ever received (and it’s the truth) and the thoughts were so meaningful! She said, “I meant it Mommy”. My day, my year, my everything was made. Just read this…and tell me it wouldn’t change the way you think for one second.



Ive watched my beautiful baby girl (she will always be my baby) grow up to be a big 6 year old. She goes through a lot sometimes bouncing back and forth inconsistent with her dad. Yet, she is still full of spunk, questions, inspirations, dreams and most of all love.

A child’s love is so sweet,
A child’s love cannot be beat.
The way they look you in the eye,
The way they hold you when they cry.
Believe it or not they truly care,
And no matter what they need you there.
They take good thoughts and fill up your head,
They hug and kiss you before they go to bed.
But most of all their love is true,
And always say they love you too!



This last year, before my eyes, I realized how fast she will grow. She is like a little lady who wants to do everything on her own. Where have the last 6 years gone?

I am making a commitment to myself today, to savor the moments we have with our children because these times are short. She will soon grow into a young lady who will be relying on me less and less.

Although I tell Emilee 100 X a day how much I love her, and cherish her. Take time to tell your kids you love them. Let them know that your love is unconditional, and your support is constant. That they are amazing, just the way they are. Pat them on the back for accomplishments, discipline them when they have done wrong. They will appreciate your tough love someday. My Emilee is my everything. My world, and the reason I wake up each day. Thank you lord for blessing me with this little girl who keeps me on my toes. Even if there is soccer 3 days a week, and umpteen other activities she is involved in. Even after the long day at work during one of the most challenging school years. Even if our world is not perfect, look at what I have. A gift no one could ever replace…I love you Em..