So here it is---a list of 30 things I want to teach Henley, some sooner some later. (in no particular order)
1. How to swim
2. To braid her hair, pluck her eyebrows, and paint her nails
3. How to tie her shoe laces
4. How to bake the perfect chocolate cake
5. How to make croissants
6. That it’s ok to fall in love at 15…or at 30
7. That travel is the most eye opening experience ever
8. To accept everyone no matter how different or unpopular they are
9. That she is beautiful and enough and perfect just the way she is
10. How to sew
11. How to drive (like mama of course!)
12. How important it is to have an opinion (preferably one of her own)
13. To have a passion for life
14. To try most foods, at least once
15. How to budget and save money
16. The importance of working hard for something she wants
17. How to give people the benefit of the doubt while not being too naïve
18. That it’s ok to cry to express any emotion whether it be happy, mad, or sad
19. How to perfectly wrap a present
20. How to climb trees
21. That sometimes the best comfort foods are milk and cookies
22. Go with your gut!
23. Don’t take life too seriously
24. The importance of wearing sunscreen
25. That a bath, a good book, and a big glass of wine can fix almost any problem
26. Never forget to laugh
27. To have something she does that is just for her
28. That having a few best friends is better than a lot of mediocre friends
29. What true love looks and feels like
30. That I always will have her back
Life is tough and there are so many things I am unable to control for her but one thing I can do for her is give her the tools to make the right decisions in her life. I prayed for this little girl to get here in my arms safe and healthy and I still pray for her every.single.day.
Mere :-)
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