My darling daughter, my baby, turns 16 today. How is that possible? It seems like only yesterday that I was singing her to sleep, whispering to her in a darkened room.
For Katie
When you are old, remember this --
A father's love, a mother's kiss,
A sister's smile, a brother's hand,
Your name writ large across the sand.
A garden close with perfumed air,
A daisy woven through your hair.
A velvet night with stars splashed through,
A song...a whisper, "I love you."
Happy birthday, baby.
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That was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI sure do miss all the snugly times, reading and rocking them to sleep.... where do the years go?
Happiest birthday to Katie.
ReplyDeleteHeather
Happy Birthday! I'll try to take alittle more time with my wee ones. Thank youf ro reminding me too!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Thanksgiving Mary!
Hugs,
Abbie
Oh, Mary did you write the poem? It is beautiful:) It's got me wiping tears.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sweet Sixteen Katie!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Mary.
Love ya,
Rhonda
That was so sweet!! Where does the time go and how did we get old enough to have such grown up children??
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Katie.
Janet
Buon compleanno e abbracci per Katie dall'italia. mary
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteHappiest birthday wishes to Katie and I wish you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving. Cammy
Sending Happy Birthday Wishes to your daughter Katie!
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Thanksgiving wishes too.
So touching. My baby girl turned sixteen this summer, I still can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteChoked up now. :-)
Melissa
Tell her happy birthday! Happy turkey day, as well.
ReplyDeleteNan
Happy, happy birthday to your beautiful daughter. What a lovely poem. WAAAAAAAA.....makes me want my little girl back in my arms, reading her stories...kissing tears away...putting band-aids on little owies! But, guess what...I have 7 granddaughters and 3 grandsons that I can do all that for. (Well, some of them are too big but....) So, you have THAT to look forward to.
ReplyDeletehugs, bj
How wonderful this poem is for your daughter. Happy sweet 16 to you Katie! Enjoy your special day.
ReplyDelete~~ Heidi ~~
What a beautiful post to your darling girl! Happy Birthday, Katie! ~ hugs, Lynda xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem! Happy Birthday to your sweet Katie!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Dena
Happy Birthday to your daughter! My daughter cannot wait to turn 16 so she can drive. She will be turning 15 in a couple weeks! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!
ReplyDeleteThe happiest birthday to Katie.... and a HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
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Happy Sweet Sixteen to your daughter. Have a wonderful birthday celebration and Thanksgiving holiday. Michelle
ReplyDeleteHope your daughter has a wonderful birthday. And I loved your Cheatin' Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. (The name is too good NOT to love. lol)
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday to your baby girl, Mary! Hope you and your family have a wonderful & peaceful Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rhoda
Wishing your daughter a Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappiest of Brirthdays to Katie! And many many wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
ReplyDeleteJan at Rosemary Cottage
Beautiful post Mary. Happy Sweet 16th Birthday Katie! I hope it's the start of all your dreams coming true!
ReplyDeleteAmanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
What a lovely poem!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, that was lovely! Happy birthday to your sweet sixteen child!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Happy Birthday to your sweet and oh so pretty daughter. 16 is a BIG one isn't it? They grow so fast...
ReplyDeleteI hope this is a perfect one for Katie!
Hugs,
Sue