I should correct myself...our Bailey, meaning one of my five nieces that I love to the heavens and back. She's been living with us finishing her last year in school and entering the "real world". Please excuse my mushiness from this point forward in an open letter to my Bailey.
Dear Bailey,
I remember sitting with you on one of your very first nights with us talking about the year and saying, if we get to grad then this year is going to be a success, and...
We did it!! There were times over the past year that made all of us think we wouldn't get to this point, but we did it. All the hard work, tears, laughter, me trying to convince both you and Brandi how cool I am and you guys convincing me I'm not really THAT cool, and all the nagging and encouraging (hopefully more encouraging than nagging) has paid off. You did this Bailey.
You should be proud of yourself. We all are. You have shown a responsibility and maturity that I know the average 17 year old doesn't have. You would much rather shine the light on someone else than take any credit for what you've done on your own.
Remember to take care of yourself Bailey. You're loyalty is your most admirable quality. I think sometimes such intense loyalty comes at a cost to the person, so remember to try stepping out on your own now and then. Life might surprise you and show you something new you didn't already know.
You will always be the little girl in the skater shoes and skirt jumping in the leaves to me. The one who didn't want her hair brushed or put in a pony tail. You will never be an adult to me and that's something that one day you'll love.
We love you Bailey, more than you know, and are so excited to see what this life has in store for you.
Love,
Auntie Amy
And on a side note I have to add...this was such an incredible day for both Brandi and me. Not only did we get to celebrate Bailey's milestone, but we got to do it with her mom, dad, mossom, kokum and her sisters.
Oh her sisters. I love you girls...I could never put into words how much you mean to me. I'm so thankful that you are in this world and no matter where you are, you all are forever in my heart. Love you to the heaven's and back!
Dear Bailey,
I remember sitting with you on one of your very first nights with us talking about the year and saying, if we get to grad then this year is going to be a success, and...
We did it!! There were times over the past year that made all of us think we wouldn't get to this point, but we did it. All the hard work, tears, laughter, me trying to convince both you and Brandi how cool I am and you guys convincing me I'm not really THAT cool, and all the nagging and encouraging (hopefully more encouraging than nagging) has paid off. You did this Bailey.
You should be proud of yourself. We all are. You have shown a responsibility and maturity that I know the average 17 year old doesn't have. You would much rather shine the light on someone else than take any credit for what you've done on your own.
Remember to take care of yourself Bailey. You're loyalty is your most admirable quality. I think sometimes such intense loyalty comes at a cost to the person, so remember to try stepping out on your own now and then. Life might surprise you and show you something new you didn't already know.
You will always be the little girl in the skater shoes and skirt jumping in the leaves to me. The one who didn't want her hair brushed or put in a pony tail. You will never be an adult to me and that's something that one day you'll love.
We love you Bailey, more than you know, and are so excited to see what this life has in store for you.
Love,
Auntie Amy
And on a side note I have to add...this was such an incredible day for both Brandi and me. Not only did we get to celebrate Bailey's milestone, but we got to do it with her mom, dad, mossom, kokum and her sisters.
Oh her sisters. I love you girls...I could never put into words how much you mean to me. I'm so thankful that you are in this world and no matter where you are, you all are forever in my heart. Love you to the heaven's and back!
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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