Dancing with Cinderella

Dear Jayda,

7 years ago, I became your mommy, and it has been the greatest adventure of my life.  You’ve taught me how to dream, you’ve taught me the power of believing… believing in Santa, believing in the tooth fairy, believing in love, believing in imagination, and most importantly believing in our Lord with strong faith.  Faith baby… you brought that back to me.

I love how you live life.  You live BIG and you show it.  In your mind anything is possible.  I realized this past year that you do not think outside the box… you decided to simply get rid of the box and do it how you think it should be done.  You dream of one day becoming a doctor and living at Disney World while you do hair at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on your days off… and why not?  I love when you think out loud and yell, “Imagine if they chose me as a dancer for ‘Shake it Up’ and I moved to Los Angeles?”
 Imagine that baby, why not?  Keep dreaming BIG… your eyes sparkle when you share those dreams-don’t ever let anyone dull that sparkle.  I am counting on your promise of growing up and buying a big house where you will let me move in and have my own room with a terrace… because, in your mind, ALL houses should have a terrace. 

Dancing is STILL a huge part of your life.  It is your best way of communicating, it is part of your daily routine and you never miss a beat.  You believe in friendships, you believe in being nice and you are big on love and forgiveness… being forgiven for disobeying and forgiving someone for hurting your feelings.  You simply forgive and in your mind, that is just the thing to do.  Thank you for teaching me that. 

Although it frustrates me to no end at times, I do love how nonchalant you are about school.  You do great, but if someone did better… you are simply happy for them.  Not the top AR reader?  Oh well… “But I am still going to the celebration mommy!”  To you, that is what matters… celebrating.  You love celebrations.  There is rarely a party you miss.  If you got invited, you are determined to be there.  I love your outgoing personality.  You simply love life and you taught me that I should too.  Thank you. 

It is known to everyone that I am your biggest fan, but what I love is that you are one of MY biggest fans.  I love how proud you are of me.  I love how you think I can do anything and that I am amazing when I go to the gym… you give me that strength baby.  Thank you.  I hope I will always make you proud to have me as your mommy. 

Always remember our song…

When I see your face, there’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you’re amazing, just the way you are.

These past 7 years have been VERY interesting and parenting you has been the greatest, biggest, most awesome job ever.  You have been a challenge (fun challenge, but a challenge) my love and God sure does have a sense of humor.  He will use that personality for a GREAT purpose one day and I really cannot wait to see what he has planned for you. 

I love you baby… always & forever. 

Mommy

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