Happy Birthday to my Green Eyed Girl.
Today my girl turns nine… nine. She is my baby, how did this happen? I remember the day(s) she was born. Yes, it took 26 hours for her to finally make an appearance. I remember too, that she was born at exactly 2am. Her big brother, sleeping at home with his Granny, fell out of bed at exactly 2am. Her Daddy and I fell asleep sometime around 3am, snuggled in the birth centre bed together, him, her, me.
She had hair, lots and lots of hair. She still does, thick, thick waves of light brown hair. We took her home that day in the same babygro suit her brother had worn home less then two years before. One of my favourite photos of that day is of the green eyed girl, still with her hospital issue knotted surgical stocking hat on, snuggled in our bed with her blue eyed, golden haired brother. Safe and warm under the Indian peacock blue cover.
From the get go our Green Eyed Girl looked passed today and into tomorrow. Just yesterday she started talking about her tenth birthday. One foot in today, the other aways stepping out into the great unknown… seeking tomorrow and it’s promises of things yet to come. Even as a babe she felt it too hard to sleep, sleep may mean things are missed… so no, no sleep thanks.
Her names mean life, radiance, brightness and pearl. Our Green Eyed Girl is true to these names. She is a Pisces princess… a dreamer, sensitive, intuitive… an escapist, idealistic, emotional. She is full of love, laughter and dreams. She loves to cook, and imagines herself as a chef… A dessert chef, in her own sweet cafe paradise. She is learning to stay true to herself, to listen to what her own voice says. She loves clothes, and likes to plan what to wear as soon as an invite is received, a date set… I see her thinking, and planning… that she gets from me.
The Green Eyed Girl, with the infectious laugh, the always looking, always seeking eyes, with a wish for tomorrow to come, happy, happy, happy birthday. Hold tight darling girl, sit tight, for your tomorrow is coming faster than I am ready for…
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She sounds gorgeous! Happy birthday little one xo
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Awww .. Happy Birthday!
(my kiddo is 10 and I can’t believe how fast he’s growing)
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I just opened this up to read as Eddie is on the phone wishing your green-eyed wonder a very happy birthday. The gap between them is getting smaller as they grow. Ed was determined that I wouldn’t choose your Girls pressie; as older cousin Ed took control, knowing just what a slightly younger favourite niece would want. I would have chosen something too young for your fast-growing fashionista. Hug her hard for me, I miss her laugh and watchful eyes. I miss her brother too. I miss her father, and I miss her mother, my amazing sister. Happy birthday to the whole family!
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How can she be 9? Next year they will both be in double figures! beautifully written as always Nay. Tears as usual.
How I miss this beautiful little spirit. I too remember that thick haidred babe that would squawk like a goss hawk at the mere mention of sleep. She is growing into such a beautiful, strong, smart, sassy and resourceful young lady (just like her mum!) and I can’t wait to watch her blossom over years to come. Happy Birthday Green Eyed Girl. We love you and miss u and hope u have had a perfect day xxx
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Happy birthday to your precious girl. My precious boy turns 7 in a week and a half and like you I am filled with wonderment. Tomorrow is coming all too fast. xxx
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Your words painted such a beautiful picture of your beautiful girl.
Happy birthday Green Eyed Girl. xx
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Happy birthday to your girl
March is a good month for a birthday 
I’m biased, I’m a March birthday girl and so is my daughter 
She’ll be 12 in a few weeks, I just turned *cough cough* errr over 40 
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BEAUTIFUL – happy birthday to your lovely daughter
How beautiful a tribute to her 
I know the feeling well…
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A lovely post. Beautifully written. The little details had me feel like I was just there with you all.
Can you tell me please how to subscribe/follow your blog. I definitely want to come back here.
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Gorgeous. Born just 1 year and 2 days before my eldest son.
A belated happy birthday….
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