Delaney is 11

My little girl is growing up.  Her shell is a conflict of emotions all at once surrounding a sweet and thoughtful being.  Pre-adolesence is in full swing, and she's working to adjust to the world around her (and we are trying to keep up with the moment to moment shifts!).

She is dance and music and colors and sports and boys and friends and constantly changing in all of these and more.  She is a flurry of energy and, at the same time, a sleepy child.  I love her with all I've got.  And when she's in one of her tweeny moods that confuse and frighten her, I will do my best to love her through it.

Happy Birthday, to my beautiful girl!  May you see the beauty and light that shines from you that the rest of us enjoy in you.  You are truly a special gift.  I love you!