12.30.2009

WordFUL Wednesday - Mother/Daughter Love

Christmas 2008

My 14 year old daughter, Shelbie, bought a Christmas card for me this year.
Yes, you read that right. My teenage daughter...on her own...with her money...on purpose...bought a Christmas Card for me, her mother.
Not only that, but it was one of the sweetest, most touching cards I've ever received - and I'm so proud of it that I had to share it.

A Christmas Letter for My Mother
You'll never know how much it means to be your daughter,
to share my thoughts and feelings with you,
the person who probably knows me better than anyone...
You have a special way of understanding me,
and you always seem to know exactly what I need -
tough-love advice, a stress-relieving laugh, a sympathetic hug...
And even though I don't tell you often enough,
want you to know you mean the world to me,
and I can't imagine my life without your love in it.
Merry Christmas

Did you get anything especially touching this year?

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21 comments:

Erin said...

OMG!! That brought tears to my eyes! I hope my sons will be that sweet!

Keeper of the Skies Wife said...

Awww, That was beautiful. I bet that was the best gift.

I was happy to just spend it with my family. I got lots of homemade goodies...from granola to Tea.

John Deere Mom said...

Aw, so, so sweet. 14 is such a rough age...you must be doing something right, momma!

inappropriatesue said...

That was so beautiful! So, what did she want? JK LOL My Chloe made something at daycare with her handprints for my husband and I. It made me teary.
http://inappropriatesue.blogspot.com/2009/12/wordless-wednesday-sweet-as-candy.html
I love the card you got. I hope I get one some day. For now I'll settle for Chloe saying "I love you mommy" without prompting from me. Happy Wednesday!

sheila said...

nope, nothing touching for me this year. A yoga mat. lol. Great post though!

Mrs4444 said...

SO cool. Confirmation that you're doing it right! You're right--you do pass my test! heehee I'm happy for you both :)

Mama Wheaton said...

I am going through a tough patch with my girls so I had to skip reaing the card but I'm glad she thought of you and remembered to tell you that because you are her mom you are special.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

That is wonderful. It just reflects what you have shown to her. Happy New Year.

Tara R. said...

Oh my! Did you just boo-hoo? Such a sweet card, and a sweetheart.

Together We Save said...

Wow - that is so sweet!!

Working Mommy said...

What a great card...I hope it made you cry! My goal every year is to always buy cards that will make my parents cry - and it usually works!! Stopping by to say hi - from your newest follower!

~WM

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Smellyann said...

That's so sweet! ♥

Claudya Martinez said...

I just don't see how it could be any better. How thoughtful and loving.

annies home said...

how sweet I love to do this sort of thing with my daughters this year I gave her a necklace with dorothy from wizard of oz charm on it and wrote her a verse that as she goes into the world to always remember the yellow brick road will bring her back home

Brenda said...

That must have been your very favorite present. So sweet.

mama's smitten said...

Wow ! How sweet is that! Sounds like your both lucky to have each other!

Night Owl Mama said...

awww that is fantastic. I'm sure you'll cherish that card for always. Love the matching red sweaters

Marie said...

That is so sweet! And she did it on her own? Even more sweet!

Unknown said...

That was probably the BEST gift ever! So sweet!

C said...

awwwwwwww [dries tears] you deserve it, honey!


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