6 years ago on this day of November 9th, at 11:08AM, YOU came into this world. YOU'll always be my favorite birthday gift. YOU are my best blessing. On this day, 6 years ago, YOU stole my heart and I'm so thankful because I know it's in loving hands. You're growing up and I can't halt that. All I can do is watch you gracefully grow into your own lil human being while arming you with necessary skills to survive this crazy world. I know you're only 6 but your level of competency is greater. You ARE an old soul and able to understand most of what I'm about to tell you. If you don't understand, Papa will explain and I'll introduce you to the Webster's Dictionary...on my iPhone.
Respect everyone, BUT have self respect. Every day offers choices. Make the best ones for you. Just don't take 20 minutes in the grocery aisle deciding on what cereal you want. Papa doesn't buy the kind with prizes or cartoons on the box. Except HoneyNut Cheerios.
Continue to mind your (P)ints and (Q)uarts. Be aware of your surroundings and the people in it. You're already a pretty good judge of character. Some say you are shy, but really, you're not ready for anyone new to enter your circle completely until you've ran a thorough check list. Sizing someone up is good thing. Take your time. You get that from me. You ARE a Scorpio. We're very gifted when it comes to tapping in to our intuition (dictionary). Always give someone a fair shake. Keep your heart open but keep your brain open as well. Both are BIG. Use them. Trust them. You'll have lots of friends in your life but I suspect only 1 will claim the title "BEST". Cherish them. Always be honest, trustworthy and loyal to yourself and others. "Amo Probos". BTW leave that Angel boy at school alone. He's not THAT funny!!! Rerun your checklist. Watch and listen.
Be a leader, NEVER a follower. That doesn't mean to cut in line. In fact, it means to give up your place. Be an example. Listen to your teacher. But most importantly, listen to your Mama and Papa. And finally, listen to yourself. Speak your own truth. Staying up past 10PM on Saturday night is not your truth. Go to sleep. Leaders need rest.
Learn to forgive yourself and others. Mean it and move on. But never forget. These are life lessons. They will teach you something. Own your decisions because you know whats best for you. Always trust your instincts. (gut…I mean belly). And honestly, Disney's "Hey Jessie" marathons on Netflix while Papa is cleaning house isn't what's best for you. That piece of white paper and crayons are. GO DRAW!!! or READ!!! Lose yourself in those mediums.
What other people think of you is none of your business. Know your worth. You are worthy of anything and everyone but always be humble about it and NEVER shout it from the monkey bars. You don't need to. Arrogance only attracts hatred and envy. You'll be heard. Promise!!!
Always be a lil lady. Elegance attracts respect and love. So does poise and composure. However…. whenever you want me to show you again and again how to throw that right hook, I would be honored. Then, be a lady that doesn't take shit from anyone. Sometimes you have to demand respect and show some tough love. Dems da breaks.
Recognize and celebrate other peoples differences. Don't be afraid. Refer back to question #2. OK, so Angel is a little funny. Still…no kissing until you're 30.
Always try to fill someones sand bucket up, never empty it. But if they empty yours, do not worry…they are only lightening your load. Thank them. Turn and walk away. Now go learn to fill that bucket up by yourself. Be happy in solitude. Close your eyes. Fall in love with yourself. And stay there. Leave the cat poop alone and go wash your hands! Ya dig?
Be a kid. Play with your baby dolls. Be a monkey on the jungle gym. Build your own princess castle in the sandbox. Love everything pink and chase bubbles. Beat Papa at hop scotch…if you can. Draw flowers, unicorns and rainbows on everything. Point out all the dragons, horses and faces in the clouds to me. Collect bugs, colorful leaves, pecan shells and pine cones and all other pieces of natures jewelry that have fallen at your feet. Write the word "LOVE" on every rock you pick up and put it in your pocket. And put them in other peoples pockets too. You have plenty of time to grow up. Grow slow, my child. Your roots will become deeper and stronger with a trickle of water over a longer period of time than with a jet spray all at once. You will become a strong, creative, independent woman one day and BeLiebers will fear you.
FINALLY, If I teach you anything in life, you will know THIS. The world owes you NOTHING, but you owe EVERYTHING to the world. Do not put your palm up. Face it down. Hard work and determination is worth its weight in gold. I will not hold the key to your independence. HOWEVER, I will show you how to make the key.
I thought I knew what LOVE was, but I know now more than ever. YOU are a daily reminder. My heart is completely anchored to you. My one true devotion. On the day YOU were born, LOVE, went from being black and white and all the gray in between to millions of colors. YOU were a product of LOVE and YOU will be surrounded by/with LOVE, all the days of your life. YOU will learn to LOVE everyone no matter of SEXUALITY, RACE, RELIGION, AGE, POLITICAL ASSOCIATION or SOCIAL STRATIFICATION. This is MY promise, to YOU, my little honeybee, that no matter what life's wicked snares and toils come your way, LOVE will ALWAYS prevail.
BE GOOD! and DO GOOD!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I LOVE YOU UNFATHOMABLY!!!
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