It was hard to find a parking spot in my own driveway today. There were Princess mobiles everywhere. And the driveway was truly just the beginning. Inside the house were squealing, giggly girls of all ages from 16 to 27, fluttering and gilding themselves. There was one lone Prince, waiting for all the furor to pass.
Jillian is Princess of the day, throwing a lovely “Bippity Boppity Boo Ball” for her 16th birthday (which is officially tomorrow). I’m walking around aware that this day only foreshadows another, that this cast of characters is going to reassemble in some number of years. And again, there will be a Prince, waiting.
Days like this are milestones. I realize that on that other, future day she is going to be looking happily back on this present day. The things we did today (Daddy did my nails!) will be the things she wants done then. Even the words we speak today will be written on her heart in indelible ink. Glittery ink. It makes me conscious of the words I say in a different way, a way that should probably be how I view all my words. Today they are filtered through pixie dust, which takes away all hint of frustration or gloom.
I’m off, now, to enjoy THIS day.
A dream is a wish your heart makes…
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This is my favorite post yet…especially cause 30 days from today my prince will be waiting for me!!
(tear)…wish I could be there tomorrow!!!!!
WOW! How the time passes. I know it was a glorious day. Can’t believe Mary’s sweet 16 will be in a litte over 3 years.