Your observant, sit-back-and-watch attitude has served you well and I love hearing your\u00a0creative ideas and seeing the world through your eyes. And nothing,\u00a0NOTHING,<\/strong><\/em> makes me happier than seeing you with Addie and watching your friendship grow. You were made to be the greatest big sister…and you are killing it. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n As you leave that rough year of “15” behind, I’m certain your resilience and strength are going to move you into your best year yet. And I’ll be here cheering you on, as always. Simply in awe.<\/p>\n Happy Birthday, dearest Gracie. Dear Gracie Girl – Each year it gets harder and harder to write these birthday notes. Not because you are getting older and closer to leaving the nest, (okay, maybe it is a little bit that too…) and not because … Continue reading ![\"DSC_0364\"](\"http:\/\/barelycontrolledchaos.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0364.jpg\")
<\/a>Sixteen years ago I remember just holding you and staring in complete and utter awe, for everything about you was so little, so perfect. And Gracie,\u00a0I still feel that same awe when I look at you today. You are so kind and caring, smart, funny and strong. I think back to my 16-year old self and am amazed at how much more mature, confident and self-assured you are than I was – I mean, like you are light-years beyond!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAll my love. Always.
\nMama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"