I don't know if I have ever confessed this to anyone...but, my secret regret in life is to never have had any daughters. I used to worry that I would never know the joy of dressing up a little girl in pink ribbons, lace and bows and to never have little tea parties or to enjoy her Junior prom, wedding, or the closeness that you get from a mother/daughter relationship. I also confess that I have shed many tears over not ever going to a girls day tea or any other mother/daughter functions..........but, the last 6 years my prayers and tears have been stopped as I have received so many more blessings than I ever deserved. I now have 2 of the best daughters that I ever could imagine. My sons picked out my daughters for me and they are perfect. I didn't have to see their tantrums or go through their mood swings with them but have only been able to benefit from their talents, kindnesses, and sweetness. I also have one very sweet little granddaughter who loves to have tea parties and dress up to look pretty and I dream about watching her grow up to be beautiful as her mother is.
This weekend Nanci and I had time during the General Priesthood meeting to do a chickflick (which didn't turn out) but we just had time to talk girl talk and spend time bonding. I am sure that Nanci & Tarah will never know (because I don't want them to feel smothered) how much I enjoy spending time with them. It is something I have craved all of my life. I look forward to many years of our friendship and bond growing as it has already.
P.S. Don't get me wrong....I would never have traded either of my sons for a daughter. I loved and still love being their mother. They have always treated me like a queen. I also love my 4 little Grandsons and they hold a great space in my heart.
3 comments:
Happy Easter! This was such a sweet post, and I enjoyed reading it very much. I love that you get excited about the "girly" things...I think it's fun to do that kind of stuff with you, and Kember loves to have tea parties with you too!
Are you sure you don't have to deal with our mood swings? :-) Every time I'm hungry its a major mood swing. Smother away, you've got to make up for lost time. Really, play with my hair a little longer next time, lets paint our nails a little more often, lets do girls nights without the excuse of General Priesthood meeting. As long as jacob isn't in a dress, jed is okay with the tea partys. And I'm okay with chocolate party's. :-) Your the best Carol Lee, I'm looking so forward to this summer!!! I've missed being close to you guys!
can I confess that Caden wore a dress today? He asked me, so I let him. I also painted his nails (don't worry, it was with clear polish)
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