I love thinking back to what I was doing this time 16 years ago. Phemie was making her way into the world and come to think of it, I was doing a pretty great job of helping her get there. I also love indulging in sentimentality, not in a miserable way but in a reflective and grateful way. What a happy baby she was and what a beautiful person she has grown into. I'm often just blown away with how at peace she seems to be, dealing with the bumps of adolecence with a maturity and wisdom beyond her years. She is definately her father's daughter when it comes to calmness and kindness but I like to think we make each other laugh and that has been a great foundation for a relationship I feel so lucky to have with her.
She will never let me give a speech so I guess this blog is where I can say how remarkable I think you are Phemie and how wonderful it is to watch you take on life, initially with gentle steps, making soft little impressions with every footprint to now being someone who makes the most of opportunities and who never wants to waste a sunny day. Happy Birthday my lovely girl. xx
