Taylor is 12

Wow it is official I am the proud mother of an amazing twelve year old daughter, twelve years have come and gone so fast I just do not know where to begin, so I will start with twelve awesome things about her!

1. She is my first born daughter, and the day of her arrival was so special to me

2. She is the most caring and compassionate girl

3. She is an amazing dancer, and is beautiful on stage

4. She loves passionately

5. She loves animals and has a heart to help and love them all

6. She is a great big sister to all her siblings

7. She has a way to make me laugh and smile like no one else can

8. She loves sewing and knitting and is great at both

9. She has a stubborn will and determination, which can be frustrating but I know that it will carry her far in life, so for that I am grateful

10. She never gives up, she just keeps going

11. She loves to learn, read, and write

12. She is such a beauty

That is my girl teaching me to sew!  Yes, she can be that patient! 

Opening some birthday gifts, her little sister made for her.  

So for you my precious daughter, I just want to say I am always proud of you, even when you don't think so, I love you, even if you question that on days, and you will always me my BFF, even when we disagree, you see that is what happens between mother and daughters, it is a complicated relationship, but just always remember you are my world, you are my daughter and I will make mistakes, but I love you, and will always be here for you, always through thick and thin!  Keep dancing your heart out, and always stop and take the time to smell the flowers on your walks, and never forget you are an amazing and talented young woman, I am grateful I get to call you my daughter and best friend! I love you Tater Tot!