Happy Birthday to my daughter Caroline

Today Caroline turns seventeen years old.

It seems like a blink of an eye and that she has always been at the same time.



Dear Caroline,

Another trip around the sun finds you at the brink of adulthood. Scary I know but it will be fine.

I know it will be fine because I have watched you grow from infant to the young lady you are now. I have watched you navigate your way through life and, for the most part, came through with flying colors.

You have common sense and think a situation through before making a decision. Having that skill at your age will help you as you go through life. You have a thirst for knowledge that is amazing.

You are doing great at school. Your teachers see your potential and push you to be the best you. I know you can do anything you want, and you are already showing us your abilities in writing, critical thinking, and mechanical skills.

I love watching you geek out to something that you enjoy. I love that you have introduced me to things I would not have listened to or watched if you hadn’t told me about them.

I love how we can talk to each other. All the silly conversations we have in the car with each other. I appreciate that you can talk to me about anything and know I will listen to you.

Tonight I am making you beef stew by your request. We have cake and will have a family celebration.

Love
Your Mamamamamamamamama