Dear Riley,
My fierce athlete, smart and beautiful. My little girl who is not so little anymore. Â I cannot believe you are 13. Â THIRTEEN. Â A Teenager. Â Where has the time gone?
You will never know how very wanted you were, from the very beginning. Â How patiently I waited for my first little girl – preparing with loads of pink and pretty things. Â Oh, if I had only known that I should prepare with BLUE! Â Blue for Michigan, Blue for Finesse and Chelsea Sports, Blue for Denim and sunny skies and your gorgeous eyes.
Your creativity knows no bounds, and never has – remember the time you colored Alex head to toe with a blue sharpie? (Blue, there it is again ha ha) Â What about the time you pulled the stuffing out of our couch for your art project? Â The couch may be sad (and so was I for a minute), but I adore watching you create.
Your energy is boundless, especially when it comes to your sports that I so love to watch you play. Â You were feisty from the very beginning, and we smiled as you grew into your bossiness leadership skills which have served you well in sports and academics. Â My heart swells with pride not only for your performance on the field/court, but when I see you on the sidelines cheering on and encouraging your team mates – always.
My heart skips a beat when you turn to look at me with that brilliant smile and giggle when we are sharing a funny moment. Sharing the moments – this means so much to me, more than you can imagine.
As you are growing up, I want you to know that forever and always I will be there for you and have your back. Â You will always be my baby girl….I love you so much.
Happy Birthday Riley!!!
Love,
Mom
Tressie Davis is a blogger and photographer located in Chelsea, MI.