Wow…it’s all I can say tonight. My 2nd beautiful daughter is 16 years old today. I look at her and feel peace. She is such a gift.
My girlie is an old soul. It is amazing to watch her discover the world and herself at the same time. She has such a big heart and wants to change the world. She sees things in a way that no other 16 year old I know does. She is intelligent, funny, caring and is extremely excited to be discovering that she likes math! Go figure…
I wish I could afford to enroll her in a school that would challenge her in ways that would excite her. She is so smart and school is so easy for her now that she gets bored and doesn’t want to go. We have talked about the Running Start program and how perhaps it will help her because she’ll be taking college classes while still in high school and the school district pays for it!
My girl wants to see the world and we are currently trying to get her into a short term exchange program for this summer. Finances may hinder it at this time but we are going to hit up her father for some bucks…I don’t see that happening but we will try anyway. Who knows…maybe we’ll be surprised! I wish I could give her everything she wants in life. I believe she will get it for herself eventually.
It took me 13 months to get pregnant with this baby girl of mine and two courses of a heavy duty fertility drug. When I first saw her my heart melted. I watch her in awe even now after all these years. She is such a light in my world and I am blessed to be her mother.
Happy Birthday Kendra Jae. I love you.
Peace.
Posted by CrackerLilo on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 9:56 pm
How COOL!!!! Your pride just radiates.
Her life will be full of interesting challenges soon enough. Which isn’t to say that you shouldn’t be looking for things to engage her, but it’s the truth.
Happy birthday, Kendra Jae!!! š
Posted by Julie Julie Bo Boolie on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 10:08 pm
Happy Sweet Sixteen Kendra! I hope all your wishes come true!!!
Posted by Leap of Faith on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 6:30 am
That’s wonderful. Happy Birthday to her š
Posted by BostonPobble on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 2:17 pm
Happy Birthday!!!!!! WOOT!
Posted by Dr. Deborah Serani on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 5:22 pm
Oh, how I love the name you chose for her. I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating her day!
~Deb
Posted by Jen on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 5:28 pm
Just discovered your blog! Wow, sweet sixteen. My “baby” will be four in two days and it already seems like she’s growing up too fast!
Posted by SassyFemme on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 7:01 pm
Your love and pride in your daughter comes through your writing loud and clear! She sounds like an amazing young lady. Hope her birthday was as amazing as she is!
Posted by lightfeather on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 9:08 pm
Milestones are wonderful and so are you!
Sorry I haven’t been around. Know that I think of you often and fondly.
Loving you,
Lighty
Posted by Trudy on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 5:59 pm
oh and I missed it.
So sorry to be such a rotten
blogger lately.
Happy belated birthday to
your baby.
Hope you are well.
Posted by Jaded&Opinionated on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 5:11 pm
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
And while it’s nice to be able to give our kids “stuff,” it’s not the “stuff” that matters most. You’re giving her the love and support she needs, which is what’s most important.
Posted by Nancy on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 7:43 am
Happy Birthday! I can’t imagine my daughter (now 7!!) turning 16. Amazing.
One thing’s for sure — reading good books is free (with a library card).
Keep at it!
Nancy
Posted by meelo on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 12:13 pm
this entry radiates joy and love, and it made me so happy to read it. the love you have for your daughter is so pure. thank you for making me smile.
Posted by SWLF on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 3:38 pm
Happy Belated Birthday Kendra.
Lisabeth and her Velveteen Rabbit
post made me cry also. Your in
good company-you are a great support to all of us.
Shoshie
Posted by Carie on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 7:29 pm
awww happy birthday Kendra :o)