My dearest Alexis,
Six years ago, shortly after 1 am, you were born. In the past six years you've spent most of that time growing, changing and becoming the vivacious, free spirited individual that I love so well. You are spunky, fun, caring and most importantly you never shy away from being you. I like that about you.
As time has passed it has become more and more apparent that you are a people person. You have your father's ability to go into any situation, or get up in front of any crowd and make things happen, coupled with my inherent ability to like people and make new friends. You got none of his cynical thoughts and none of my shyness. It's the perfect mix! What has resulted is an amazing little girl that makes friends wherever she goes, wins over the hardest souls and just has fun with life. I like this about you too.
There are so many things that I want for you as time passes. And I know realistically that there are times that you will be sad, and even hurt because sometimes life deals blows that can not be avoided. But you are strong and I know that you will make it through whatever hills life throws at you. You will climb those mountains and once you on are on the other side you will be even stronger.
I wish for you a life filled with happiness, a life full of loving friends and family. I hope that you are lucky enough to find a best friend like your Aunt Darlene is to me, who is always there for you and would never dream of stabbing you in the back. I also hope that you find an adoring mate who worships the ground you walk on, that you enjoy spending time with, that completes you like your Dad is for me.
I also wish for you a life filled with adventure. At six you are one of the most adventurous individuals I know. You are ready at the drop of a hat to go and do things. I like that about you. (Have you noticed that there are a lot of things that I like about you? ;oP) I hope that this sense of adventure, this need to go and do things, to see things continues. I wish for you the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty and all the other things that you yearn to see and do.
Go out and do things.
Be what and who you want to be. Never let anyone put/keep you down, because in reality they are most likely jealous that you dare to dream/do.
Find good friends and keep them. If someone isn't true get rid of them. Life is too short to worry about someone stabbing you in the back.
If you have a dream follow it. Life is too short to wonder what would have happened. You're more likely to regret what you didn't do, versus what you did.
And most importantly continue to love. You have an amazing, huge, open heart that welcomes everyone. I like that about you.
Also know that I will always be here for you. Now and forever. You are a part of me and I love you more than I could possibly ever tell you.
Love,
Mom
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