Ten – Conflicted

I want you to grow up and be independent. I want you to stay young and always need me.

I want you to be strong and tough. I never want you to lose your tenderness.

I want you to know you can do anything. I want you to know there are some things you should never do.

I want you to want it so badly you will do whatever it takes. I want you to know the world won’t end if you don’t get it.

I want you to be just like me. I want you to be nothing like me.

I can’t imagine life without seeing you each day. I know that day is coming sooner than I can imagine.

I see all of your faults. I think you are perfect.

No one will ever love you the way I do. Someone will love you more than I do.

Ten years is a lifetime. Ten years is an instant.

I love you, Boo Boo.

Happy Birthday.