Apr 21 2009
Happy Birthday to Doodle….
My daughter turned two recently and I’m still wondering exactly how that happened. This tiny little life is growing so rapidly and becoming the most amazing person. I am in awe of the way her smile lights up an entire room, the way she cares so deeply for others and how she already has a solid grasp of comedic timing.
Her love of music may begin with songs like, “Happy Birthday” as she loves to fill in just about every name when she is singing that tune and the “A, B, C” song despite the fact that each time she sings, “Now I know my A, B, C’s..” she sounds Southern but it doesn’t end there as I regularly receive requests like, “Mama, Alicia Keys” and more.
When my little Doodle isn’t singing, she’s extending an invitation to join in on some activity. She will grab your hand and ask you to dance or draw on paper or on the sidewalk with colorful chalk. I marvel at the way she thinks to invite people to partake in moments of joy.
My daughter is a firework celebration of life, a rainbow after a rainstorm, a jazz tune whose unexpected rhythms I adore, the most vibrant sunrise, a warm Spring breeze, a blazing fire on a chilly afternoon, chocolate kisses and ice cream hugs, a lighthouse beacon on stormy night, the first firefly light of the year, the very first daffodil of Spring, the center ring of a three-ring circus, a brand new rollercoaster ride, my heart.
This year, I wish for her to be surrounded by magical moments that set her imagination on fire and the love of those whose sole intention is add as much joy to her life as she adds to all of ours.
Happy Birthday, my beautiful girl!
Please join me in leaving Doodle some Happy Birthday wishes and/or words of wisdom!
Happy Birthday Shorty !!!
Its my dad’s 70th birthday today and tomorrow is my daughter Maireads 9th Birthday.
JPH
John you are so awesome!! Thank you and a BIG Ole Happy Birthday to your Dad and Mairead! Please give them birthday hugs from Doodle and I…any fun plans?? Can you believe Mairead is 9?
Happy Birthday my darling sweet cheeks!!!
xoxo
bridget – Thanks toots…the little Doodle wanted to call you today…I had to explain that you were at work!! She sends cuddles right back at ya
Happy Birthday!!! She looks so so cute! And she is so smart already spending all that time reading the beautiful words on the card!! What you wrote about her is amazing and captures how alot of us mothers and fathers feel about their kids, so thank you! Daniel started tee ball on Saturday and I was hysterical crying and there were moms behind me saying “remember when they were that little” and then I cried harder bc I want to freeze time and love every moment again! So enjoy and treasure always! Donna
happy birthday dana. tell grandma hi too. love ya
will write soon tasha.
Oh my! Aren’t kids amazing? Doodle’s such a wonderful little cute person with a big heart – just like her mom!
Very talented, artistic . And she’s lucky to be surrounded with so much love.
I can’t wait to see her talents…I just got home from my kids’ talent benefit show for Ronald McDonald…Kids who are into arts/music just seem to enjoy their childhood …
Give Doodle a big hug from Tita Jen2 (Tita is aunt in Filipino).
See you tomorrow !
(I’m going nite-nite..)
What a sweet tribute to your little girl. She sounds amazing already–can you imagine what she’ll be like in a few years? With a mama like you, I bet she’ll blow the socks off anyone who meets her.
Late as usual, but never forgotten is your little Angel. Can’t believe she’s 2 already…crazziness.
Dana you are such a wonderful gift to everyone who knows you. We are so happy that you are in our lives. We all love you so much, especially your DOM. Happy birthday!!
Donna – thank YOU for sharing that…I cannot even handle the fact that he started tee ball…that’s crazy and wonderful at the same time. I wish I’d been there to hug you!!! I’m sending you a virtual one…it goes so fast…I’m learning and treasuring every second! Hugs and love to you!
Lisa and Gary – thank you, thank you, thank you…Grandma sends her love..love ya
Jenjen – thank you so much…you have no idea what those words mean to me…to my Doodle….your little one (and big ones) are just as amazing because they have the most incredible Mom…hugs to you Tita Jen xoxo
Amanda – thank you from the bottom of my heart…that was the sweetest
She’s amazing all on her own…she makes me ridiculously happy….major hugs from us to you!!
Rich – it’s completely out of control right?? How can she be 2 already??? Thank you so much homeslice…I love ya….how are the wedding plans coming along??
Danielle – that was fantastic…thank you so much…we love you all too…especially Dana’s Dom LOL …love!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOODLEBUG!!!! I can’t believe I missed this blog!