Pretty Feet and Toes

Your mom sent me this picture earlier today.  Pretty Feet and Toes and Girls Day Out.  I LOVE this!

When you become a teenager and wonder why you want to keep your toes and nails manicured, now you'll know why, because you learned early that it was important to look good.  I'm glad your parents know that this is important, because it is.

I can tell you that at almost 50 years old that over the years all of these "girly" things had seemed like a complete waste of time to me.  I was more focused on being smart (learning, education, degrees) than "trying" to look pretty, for who?, for what?  BUT it is great that you are learning EARLY in life that doing "girly" things is IMPORTANT.

You are pretty.  You will always be pretty (and because you are pretty, those who aren't "pretty" will try to make you feel "bad" about being pretty, they'll find things "wrong" with you - don't worry about that or them - just stay focused on being Danaja and live your life based on Desiderata).  Having manicured hands and toes is a good thing, it just can't be the most important thing.  You can't just be pretty on the outside. The beauty on the outside has to be balanced with what's inside of you - your essence - your personality - your being.  The key is that you have to live a balanced life.

Mother's Day 2012

Look at you looking all cute!  Another fashion statement.  Are you in the driver's seat? Well, you are a Leo and Leo's run the show, are in the driver's seat, and are take control type of people. I wonder what you're thinking here.  You look pretty content just enjoying your juice. Thanks for making me a grandma.

Easter 2012

This is a picture of a picture.

I want you to know that on this day,by looking at your picture you have inspired me.  By hearing your voice today, it gave me a sense of urgency. Your Picture, Your Voice, Your Future!  

I know you don't know about all the "great ideas" that I've had in my life.  All the one's I've tried over the years, all the business plans I've written, the partnership that failed, the money invested,  all the jobs I've had, all the classes I've taken, the certifications and degrees, BUT I want to document  for you that on THIS day, looking at your picture, hearing your voice, and thinking about your future has made THE difference.

Look how cute you are!  That's a great color on you.  You are such a happy little girl.  You can't really see your shoes in this picture, but they are super bad and the color is coordinated with your outfit.  I can't wait to see you as a young lady - it's going to be high fashion - no matter what you decide to do or be you are going to do it in high fashion.  

Your 2011 Ginger Bread Man

Visiting Grandma For The First Time

Showing off how well you can walk now.  Your Dad took a break from eating to watch you!

Sitting in the CD's - Your way of showing how much you love music, books, creating your own order and your way of having fun.  I didn't care!  You could have done whatever you wanted to do!

In the mall driving around looking for a new coat. When you realized that you could turn that wheel, you really started to have fun.  We found you a little pink coat after going to a couple of stores.  Everybody just keep saying: "She's so cute, and she's adorable!"