Oh, the Places She'll Go!

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PG took this photo while going on a bike ride with Ella this weekend.

When I saw the photo, I cried.

I can't believe I am a Mom.
I can't believe she is mine.
I can't believe how big she is.
I can't believe that I am blessed with two daughters. 
I can't believe that they love me, unconditionally.

I can't believe that some day she will be big enough to leave home,
and follow her dreams.

May she always be happy.
May she always laugh.
May she always explore.
And may she know that I will always be right behind her,
in case she needs me.

Comments

  1. Peggy KJune 14, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    And may you always enjoy every moment, good or bad, with them. Those moments move past you so quickly. Enjoy the laughter and the tears. And they will remember that you did!

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  2. Bossy BettyJune 14, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Oh, so sweet Leanne! There's nothing like watching them ride away. Don't make Betty cry this early in the morning! Lovely thoughts. May she always explore, indeed.

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  3. Cindi aka EricksocJune 14, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful post. I never realized that being a mom would have so much power over me. Quite a ride, huh? Miss you and your family!

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  4. Nikki@KreativeKnackJune 14, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    How sweet this post is!

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  5. SaimiJune 14, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Ahh, love the picture and post. Being a mother is so amazing but our little ones grow so quickly.
    Enjoy each moment!

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  6. PetuniaJune 14, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Sweet, sweet beautiful moment. Just when you think you can't love them any greater you find that you always do....Even when they're taller than you, start shaving and about to start high school! That picture needs to be framed!

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  7. AnonymousJune 14, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    SO stinking cute!

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  8. Lady GreyJune 14, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Amazing photo! I would cry too!

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  9. Miel AbeilleJune 14, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    What a sweet photo! You have a lovely little lady on your hands! And someone is a stellar photographer!

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  10. Dalia - Gen X MomJune 14, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Love this picture. Definitely a keeper. And, what sweet words.

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  11. scrapwordsmomJune 14, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    You are just the BEST Mom, Leanne!!!

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  12. LauraJune 15, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    Oh, I love this one!!!! I can't believe our Ella Bella!! Sweet sweet sweet.

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  13. AnonymousJune 15, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    So sweet. I love that photo!

    My baby just graduated from preschool, so I've been sad to see this stage leave. Your line "some day she will be big enough to leave home" resonated with me. While I want my kids to be happy, I dread the day that they will leave.

    Wonderful post!

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  14. AngieJune 15, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    OH LEANNE!!!! I LOVE this photo!!!

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