This past Saturday my baby girl Nishe’ celebrated her birthday. She turned 14. Each time she turns another year it is bittersweet. I am grateful that The Husband and I have been able to guide her to another year. She is turning into an amazing little lady and I am so enjoying watching her grow. Every birthday I am instantly taken back to the day she entered the world and gave me the title Mom. It is such an honor to have that title and I thank her so much for giving it to me. This little lady is 1/4 of my world. I’ll admit that when she first turned into a teenager I was a bit scared but now I’m thinking it isn’t so bad. She, The Husband, and Tyler truly make life worth living. So in honor of her day I wanted to share 14 things about her that I love and adore.
1. She is a great big sister. She has adored her brother from the moment she found out I was pregnant with him.
2. She has a kind heart.
3. She is sweet.
4. She loves her books. I’m telling you the kid goes through books like it is water.
5. She is smart.
6. She is beautiful.
7. She is comfortable in her skin.
8. She has big dreams for her future. Honestly so far she has said she wants to be a fashion designer and a chef so far.
9. She still loves to spend time with her parents.
10. She is a protector. She will stand up for others if she is able to.
11. She has a great imagination. She sometimes writes stories and I get a thrill out of reading them.
12. She is a joy to be around.
13. She has a great sense of humor.
14. She is just an all around great human being.
I have enjoyed seeing my baby go from this little baby:
Into this beautiful and amazing young lady:
I can’t wait to see what the next year has to hold.
aimee fauci says
Well, you made it through the first teen year— you did something right.. mama 😉 She sounds like a wonderful kid.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
She really needs to start honing that chef interest. The fashion world is cutthroat and often most people don’t make the cut! I would love to see a post about Nishe creating a dish!
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Carly Bellard says
Happy Birthday to your girl! Such a great idea to list out the amazing attributes for her birthday!
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Happy Birthday to Nishe’! 14 is a fun age and I hope she really has a great year.
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Meagan says
What a sweet list! Your daughter will want to hold onto this for years to come!
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Shell says
What a sweet girl! Hope she had a great birthday!
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Brandi says
Love this! I’m stealing this idea for the next birthday we have. It is such a treat to sit down and list the good things about our kids. We are quick to think of the bad things they do, but when we remember all the good things it just makes us bubble over with happiness. Sounds like you are raising a wonderful teenager!
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Scott says
Happy Birthday! Only two more years and you’ll be driving!
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Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
Happy Birthday to your daughter! It would be amazing to have a chef in the family so they could cook you great meals all of the time; I’d love that! 🙂 My kids are readers too, and I love to see them get excited about a good book.
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Louida says
Happy Birthday to ya!!! (In my Stevie Wonder Voice) I hope your daughter had a fantastic day!
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Debra says
Happy birthday, she is so beautiful! I love that you say she is a joy to be around, most parents of teens wouldn’t say that! That’s a testament to your daughter and to you as a parent!
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Rachael says
I love your post. Happy Birthday to Nishe’!
Maggie @ The Love Nerds says
What a sweet list. Being a reader will open up so many doors for her!
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Jessica says
Isn’t it wonderful seeing the person that our children become? My daughter has changed so much in five years and I love watching her grow into the little girl she is. Your daughter has quite a few wonderful traits about her!
Liz Mays says
She sure sounds like she is blossoming into a lovely young woman. How wonderful and a happy birthday to her!
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Danielle says
It’s so important to be comfortable in your skin and have a good sense of humor!
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Christie says
Time flies doesn’t it? Happy birthday and thanks for listing 14 great things about her!
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Cam | Bibs and Baubles says
Sounds like you’re doing something right. What a great love letter to your daughter. 🙂
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veronica says
What a sweet post! I sounds like a wonderful young lady. happy birthday to her
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Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says
What a sweet post! You can really tell you love your daughter.
Melinda says
happy birthday to your girl. it’s so great to see our kids grow and change
Jaime says
Hope she had a fantastic birthday! She sounds like an amazing girl. 🙂
Tracey says
Happy birthday to your girl!! Loved reading the list you wrote, so sweet and heartfelt.
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valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
Happy birthday Nishe! I hope you have many more!
Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says
That is lovely! I’m sure she’ll appreciate being able to read this again in years to come and it will make her smile. Hapoy birthday to her!
Keikilani says
Happy Birthday Nishe! What a sweet young woman you are.
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Autumn says
You sound like a very proud mama, Katherine! Nishe’ has so many great qualities. I bet her stories are so much fun to read! Have you considered asking her to guest post on your blog?
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Rosey says
14 is a great age. I have a just-turned 15 year old, and she’s still sweet too. 🙂
Happy Birthday to your daugther!
Amanda Her says
What a sweet post about your daughter! Teen years can be rough, but it looks like yours has a good head on her shoulders. Good job mom!
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Krystal says
Hope she has a great birthday. Thanks for sharing!
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Dina says
Happy birthday Nishe! Looks like you are so blessed with a loving family!
Amanda says
She sounds like an awesome young lady! My son loves books too! He’s a speed reader for sure!
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Toni says
Aww happy birthday to her. Time goes by so fast when when you have kids, they grow up way too fast.
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Ashley Morton says
It’s so important to raise our children to be comfortable in their own skin. Confidence is key too.
Chelsea says
She sounds like a great girl who is growing up into a wonderful woman! Happy birthday!
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Pauline C. says
YAY! Happy birthday. She sounds just like my sister 😉
Tess says
happy birthday to your daughter! What a great list for her to remember.
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Candy Cook says
So awesome! I love to hear parents telling how wonderful and amazing their children are. They certainly change our lives for the better and teach us new things everyday!
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Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
Your daughter sounds amazing. She’s going to grow up to be a beautiful person 🙂
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Dawn says
They grow up so fast don’t they. It seemed that just yesterday mine was a baby and now she is almost out of the house!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
Happy birthday, Nishe. You sound like a wonderful young lady!
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Felicia says
What a sweet post! Happy Birthday to her!
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Christina S says
Sounds like a great lady! Love the idea of a little tribute:-)
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