Dear Teen Daughter: Your Advice To Me

This post was written on January 2nd, 2012

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This is an on-going journal to my daughter for her to read later… and also for anyone else that may find it helpful. Here’s to raising daughters!

A few weeks ago I shared a dream of mine with you. I told you how some day I’d love to pursue this specific dream while giggling because it seemed silly to actually say it out loud that I’d love to live this dream. As I talked to you, you listened with a quizzical look at on your face. Finally, when I was done sharing this dream you said “Then do it! Do it right now! What are you waiting for?”. Oh if only it were that easy. If only laundry and dishes didn’t get in the way. If only money and the demands of my current job weren’t an issue. I only I were brave. If only I were not so filled with fear of failure.

If only….

But you– You believe in me. You believe in NOW and think whatever dream or goal I have is a great goal or dream. And I can’t help but take a little bit of credit for that. Your Dad and I always remind you and your brothers that you can do what you want with hard work, prayer, and belief in yourself. We encourage you to pursue your dreams. So, thank you for your 9 year old advice to me. Thank you for being a girl full of belief that dreams do come true. We need more people like you. And it’s my hope that your passion for life is never squashed  with age.

 

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4 Responses to Dear Teen Daughter: Your Advice To Me

  1. hannah singer
    January 2nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    why am i crying?
    it’s beautiful when others believe in us, encourage us…i can’t imagine how amazing when it comes from your child!
    sweet girl. sweet mama. so glad you shared this! xo

    SugarMama Reply:
    January 3rd, 2012 at 7:44 am

    It got me choked up as well… and it hasn’t left my mind. To have the faith of a child is a wonderful thing. And I don’t want to discourage her from being that way.

  2. Dina @30ish Mama
    January 4th, 2012 at 12:04 am

    She looks at you and sees all the possibility that you see in her. She believes in you because you taught her *how* to believe. This journal is a lovely idea, just think of the insight you are giving her. I wish I had this kind of insight to my mom’s thoughts!

    SugarMama Reply:
    January 4th, 2012 at 8:00 am

    And that is what gets me to emotional about it…. the possibilities. I don’t ever want to crush her spirit by living a life with a crushed spirit. And, by the way, I always love your comments! :)