Happy Birthday, Megan!

Today, you are 12 -- and for the first time in a dozen years, I am not there to celebrate with you.

So I hope your dad will find this post today and show it to you, because -- especially today -- I want to tell you what an amazing person you are growing up to be.

I love your sense of humor: You see what's truly funny about the world we live in and the people we share it with.

I love your sense of fair play. You don't tolerate cheats or cruelty. You don't play stupid girl games.

I love your intelligence. You are one smart kid.

I love your athleticism. You amaze me with your derring-do.

In fact, you have amazed me every day for the last 12 years.

Happy Birthday, baby girl. I'm having fun with all my mommy blogging friends... but I can't wait to get home to you.

Comments

[Shannon]

Happy Birthday!!!
I didn't realize that she was only one year older than my oldest son. Cute pic!

[Melissa]

Happy Birthday Megan! What a wonderful tribute to your newly turned 12 year old :) I too have a soon-to-be 12 year old, and I definitely hope I can write something as heartfelt that I can save for her someday (mine might not appreciate it now, but hopefully when she is 30 something, she will re-read) We just finished Spring Break, and she spent the night here with us 3 of the 7 days. Sigh...... I miss her!

Anyway- Great job on the birthday post, and I'm sure you will get a WARM welcome on your return. All mom's should disappear for a few days every once in awhile.

[Soultravelers3]

Awwww, sweet post. Sending her happy birthday wishes from Spain! I just found your blog and am enjoying it very much. Glad to see we have the love of travel in common! ;)