Tuesday, 13 May 2014

My Baby Turns 22

Yesterday my baby girl turned 22.

Yesterday she booked her flights to Sydney to go to the US Consulate for her visa interview.

Yesterday she took the day off work to help a friend lay flooring in her new home (why, I'm not sure, as she hasn't been hugely helpful around the house since we moved in - maybe it's because she really doesn't know how to lay timber flooring and so is there for the company more than anything ?)

Yesterday my baby wrote the nicest post on FB and tagged me in it - it's great to know that even though sometimes she is selfish and full of attitude, she does still love us !!!!!

Yesterday made me realise that next year she will be celebrating her birthday with her other family - I hope they make it a nice day for her.

Happy Birthday for yesterday K !

You have grown into a lovely young lady who I am proud to call my daughter.  While I am going to miss you dreadfully while you are away, I know that it will be such a great experience for you and I know that you will come home with wonderful memories - things that can never be taken away from you.  Know that Dad and I love you always and stay safe in your travels because you are priceless to us.

Joining in with Jess for #IBOT

TFTD :  You might feel worthless to one person, but you are priceless to another.  Don't ever forget your worth.  Spend time with those who value you.

Posted by Me at 05:30
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48 comments:

  1. ann13 May 2014 at 07:00

    Awww happy happy birthday K!!
    Good luck in your new adventure!!

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 08:54

      Thanks Ann - I'll pass the message on to K !
      Have a wonderful day !
      Me xox

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  2. Ai Sakura13 May 2014 at 09:05

    Wow exciting times ahead! Happy birthday K!
    My baby girl just turned 5 yesterday too.. can hardly imagine the time when she will turn 22 but I know it'll be here in the blink of the eye~

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 09:33

      You are right - it will only be a blink of your eye and she will be all grown up ! Happy birthday to your baby for yesterday.
      Me xox

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  3. Michelle13 May 2014 at 09:24

    It's so bitter sweet when they grow up. I wasn't jumping up and down with joy when the 3 older kids made there way into adult life..but I didn't feel as sad as I have with my baby boy getting older.

    I'm holding on to these last few years...

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 09:44

      I totally get that - I am holding onto these last few weeks/months because I know when she gets back from the USA she really won't be my 'baby' anymore.
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  4. Deb @ inner compass designs 13 May 2014 at 10:06

    Beautiful hon xxx I am sure both of you will have great adventures to talk about soon enough xx

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 10:40

      I'm sure we will - e-mails and skype will have their work cut out for them !!
      Me xox

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  10. Unknown13 May 2014 at 11:00

    This is beautiful!

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 11:37

      Thank you Sarah.
      Have a wonderful day.
      Me xox

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  11. Lisa @ Random Acts Of Zen13 May 2014 at 11:30

    Happy birthday to your lovely girl! Lookout Skype!! xx

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 11:38

      Thank you Lisa - for sure - those airwaves are going to be buzzing !!!!
      Have the best day !
      Me xox

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    2. Kathy - yinyangmother13 May 2014 at 12:39

      Opps - my comment disappeared into the ether. I must have missed the news about K travelling to the US - very exciting for her, but I'm sure sad for you Linda. You may not have a baby anymore but you sound like you have a daughter who loves you.

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  12. Kathy - yinyangmother13 May 2014 at 12:29

    What a lovely post Linda and I can feel how much you will miss K already - I must have missed the news along the way of her heading to the US - how exciting for her but hard for you as her Mum.

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 13:30

      Yes - a really bitter sweet time. I know she will have such a great time and I know that I am going to miss her so much but, as Moms, we can't keep them close to us forever - we have to learn to let them go and find their own way in the world. (And be there in case they need us to help pick up the pieces !!!)
      Have the best day !
      Me xox

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  13. Jacana13 May 2014 at 12:59

    Daughters are precious no matter what age.

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 13:30

      That is so very true !
      Have a great week.
      Me xox

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  14. Lydia C. Lee13 May 2014 at 13:22

    Lovely, lovely! We are not quite there, but I see it on the horizon, and I hope when it comes I can be as selfless as you, wishing them fun on their adventure, instead of wishing them stay home with me...Good for you! And start saving for your visit!

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 13:31

      LOL - yes, we are already planning our holiday and she hasn't even left yet !!!! If we go in April/May we can catch some baseball games while we are there and then stop in Thailand for our nephew's wedding - two birds, one holiday ????
      Have a great day !
      Me xox

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  15. J Bott13 May 2014 at 15:22

    Aww they grow up too quickly. Happy birthday to your gorgeous daughter :)

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 15:52

      Thank you Eleise ! I loved the photos of hubby with your daughter - so cute !
      Have the best day !
      Me xox

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  16. Unknown13 May 2014 at 15:35

    Ahh Happy Birthday to your Baby. So exciting to be heading off to the US. A milestone indeed.

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    1. Me13 May 2014 at 15:52

      Absolutely - thank you Sarah !
      Have a wonderful day.
      Me xox

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  17. Unknown13 May 2014 at 16:28

    22! You know what I remember turning 22 - the world was everything and anything I wanted it to be back then. Such beautiful sentiments for your daughter xx Happy Birthday!

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    1. Me14 May 2014 at 11:58

      Thank you Josefa - yes, the world really is your oyster when you are that young !!
      Have a great day !
      Me xox

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  18. Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me13 May 2014 at 17:23

    I bet the years have flown by - a very happy birthday to your sweet girl, and 'birth' day to you!! It's never easy when your kids are away from your heart. Hugs lovely xx

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    1. Me14 May 2014 at 11:59

      Thanks Em - it certainly is going to be a trying time.
      Have the best day !
      Me xox

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  19. Renee13 May 2014 at 18:58

    Can't believe you have a 22yr old! PS think the flooring gig was an excuse to not go to work on her birthday ;)

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    1. Me14 May 2014 at 12:00

      I know - sometimes I wonder how I landed up with a 22yo too !!!!
      You are probably right - an excuse not to go to work - better than sitting at home with 2 dogs who look to escape every chance they get.
      Have a wonderful week !
      Me xox

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  20. Unknown13 May 2014 at 19:45

    Aww lovely post! 22 what an amazing age. The world is her oyster. She must be sooooooooo excited about exploring the world. What I would do to be 22 again!!

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    1. Me14 May 2014 at 12:01

      LOL - I'd only want to be 22 again if I knew then what I know now - otherwise I'm happy not going back to that age !!!
      Have the best day !
      Me xox

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  21. EssentiallyJess13 May 2014 at 21:15

    Must be so hard to send her away! I can't even imagine!
    But congrats on being a mumma for 22 years. That's no small feat xxx

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    1. Me14 May 2014 at 12:02

      I knew I was going to have to say good-bye at some point - I just never thought it was going to be to her going overseas - I thought she would move out of home somewhere on the Coast.
      Have the best day !
      Me xox

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  22. jen13 May 2014 at 21:31

    I know how you are feeling, its so hard when daughters move away, Remember though she will never be to far away, she will and always will be part of you, and Skype/Facetime/phones will keep you close. Hope K had a marvellous birthday.

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    1. Me14 May 2014 at 12:03

      Thanks Jen - she said she had a good birthday - so that's always nice !!!! At least now days it's certainly a lot easier (and cheaper) to stay in touch. We couldn't afford to phone home more than once a month when we first came to Australia - but with calls to cheap to the US, we could probably say hi once a day (when we get the correct time zone thing happening !) - LOL
      Have the best day !
      Me xox

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  23. Janet Camilleri13 May 2014 at 22:33

    Congratulations to you on having raised such a lovely young woman xxx

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    1. Me14 May 2014 at 12:04

      Thanks Janet - hope you have a wonderful week !
      Me xox

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  24. Unknown14 May 2014 at 12:00

    You must be going through such a range of emotions knowing that she is soon going overseas, but it is such an amazing opportunity for her. Congrats to you for raising a brave and adventurous young woman!

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    1. Me14 May 2014 at 12:06

      Thank you Lizzy and you are right - there is a huge range of emotions - many of them triggered by her behaviour !!!!! When she is wearing 4 prs of cranky pants - I think it will do us good to be apart. When she is offering to help me with something around the house - I wonder how I will manage. And when I look at her sleeping in bed, my heart breaks because I know that I won't be able to do that for much longer.
      Have the best week !
      Me xox

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  25. Unknown14 May 2014 at 17:54

    I'm crying, my heart would be breaking and you are being very brave and so unselfish unlike me. Hope you get to visit her xxx

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    1. Me15 May 2014 at 09:42

      Oh Rae - thank you. Yes, a visit is definitely on the cards even though it means we have to put off our holiday to Perth a little longer.
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  26. Chris H15 May 2014 at 09:14

    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WISH to ya baby.

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    1. Me15 May 2014 at 09:43

      Thank you Chris !!!
      Have the best day !
      Me

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