For Allie.
There are chaotic days. Days when the sink is full of dishes and the house needs tidying. Perhaps it's a day when Henry is throwing sand in the house or maybe it's a day when Kate is fussing over this or that. These are the days that I feel the pressures of raising 3 children, and it's always you who comes to my rescue. When I'm counting down the minutes until daddy gets home from work, you are the one who helps me make it through the day with my sanity in tact. Your gentle ways with Henry and Kate, and your natural instinct to love and nurture your brother and sister amazes me.
There are sweet days. Like the days Henry picks me flowers from our garden. Or like the day when Kate motioned to her elbow and said, "Elmo." I love that I can turn to you, and together we can share in the sweetness of the moment. That's a sign, I think. A sign that you're turning into a marvelous young lady. A person, who in time, will someday be my best friend and confidant. I can't wait.
Happy 7th Birthday sweet one!
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Happy Birthday sweet Alison :o)
Posted by: Yvonne | March 10, 2007 at 01:53 AM
Happy Birthday, Allison!
No wonder you are so sweet, with a sweet mom to write such a letter to you. I should use it as inspiration in writing a letter to my mom, whose birthday is also today.
Posted by: shokufeh | March 10, 2007 at 07:37 AM
Happy B Day Alison!!
Posted by: Lilie | March 10, 2007 at 08:04 AM
happy happy birthday! :) what a sweetie!
Posted by: jenny | March 10, 2007 at 09:51 PM
oh how sweet! what an adorable illustration.
Posted by: marzi | March 11, 2007 at 10:06 AM
aw, she is such a sweetheart. happy birthday alison!
Posted by: erika | March 12, 2007 at 07:16 AM
Happy Birthday Alison! You're raising an amazing person!
Posted by: Melissa | March 12, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Happy B-Day Alison! She is quite a fab young lady.
Posted by: dawn | March 13, 2007 at 05:46 AM
how time flies...
happy birthday alison!
Posted by: joyce | March 13, 2007 at 12:31 PM
Happy Birthday sweet Alison!
Posted by: sally | March 14, 2007 at 08:38 AM
Happy birthday sweet Alison, hope you had a wonderful day!
Posted by: Marieke | March 14, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Happy Birthday to your little girl!! The time goes by fast even when the days seem long! I love your blog...How do you get the pictures in your sidebars....LOL! about the peanut butter jars!
Best wishes,
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia Rohling | March 18, 2007 at 11:09 AM
Alison sounds like the most caring little girl, you've got such a sweet family Leslie! :)
Posted by: Kathleen | March 20, 2007 at 05:44 PM
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Posted by: 糖尿病 | March 26, 2007 at 03:01 AM
The oldest are so special!
Posted by: moki | March 26, 2007 at 11:13 AM
I got teary eyed while reading this and it is definitely not because I'm sleep deprived and stressed. What beautiful words that your girl Alison will cherish. You are blessed with such a beautiful family, Leslie. And those kiddos are so lucky to have such a wonderful mother!
Sending very late birthday cheer to Allie!
Posted by: Adrienne | April 12, 2007 at 02:23 PM