Tuesday, March 03, 2009

little bird

Little bird

that's been my nickname for her since she was born.
my smallest daughter at birth, weighing 6 lbs,
with petite delicate features & the brightest blue eyes.
she was an easy pregnancy, delivery, baby & basically is still an easy child.
are all middle ones so?


This is a big week for her
this coming weekend will be her final performance
having come to dan & i weeks ago, sharing that she wanted to stop dancing

for 11 years this has been her world
the last two years , it has completely consumed her
dancing 5 days a week and during production- 7 days a week.


while i want my girls to find a passion, i want them to be balanced and feel that they can enjoy many facets of their life. ballet has been an all consuming , year round love of hers. i have thoroughly enjoyed watching her in her element up on the stage

but she feels its time to spread her wings



so little bird


i am so proud of you
i stand behind you completely supporting your decision
(which ever way you went sweet girl, we were going to be right here for you)
i pray these years in dance have engraved self confidence & joy in your soul
i pray the future years will do just the same
no matter where the path may lead



may you spread your wings
sweet child
& fly



Happy 14th Birthday my Madison Grace

You are loved more than you'll ever know


You will always be my tiny dancer
































21 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET MADISON!

    Paige I love this sweet tribute to her and love how you adore your girls.

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  2. What a sweet birthday tribute. All of your pictures are so great...your subjects are beautiful! my middle one has been the easiest too!

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  3. What a beautiful tribute to Madison. I adore the pictures of your girls!

    Happy Birthday, Madison!

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  4. Paige-
    Beautifully written! Happy b-day to Madison! Enjoyed our lunch date today. :o)

    Hugs,
    Courtney

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  5. Happy Birthday Madison!!

    What a beautiful post and gorgeous pics of your precious girl.

    I hope her last performance is a memorable one......good luck!

    Lisa

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  6. Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter! I just love dance. I know that her experience with ballet will offer her a confidence and grace that will last a lifetime. It is wonderful that she has the strength to move away from something that has played such a big role in her life...I wish her luck in her next big endeavor!

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  7. I adore how you call her little bird and now its time for her to spread her wings! I've always loved her cowgirl pose! Beautiful family!!!

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  8. what a lovely post Paige, and i just love your girls, love em!!
    p.s. i am now a paige follower as well.
    xoxo

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  9. Happy Birthday to an absolutely beautiful girl!

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  10. Happy Birthday to your beautiful girl! What a lovely post to her. Her sweetness shines through your words and photos! Hope you are all having a wonderful week!

    Janet

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  11. Happy Birthday to your little bird. I love how you make each one of your daughters feel so special, and how you understand and appreciate what makes them unique.

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  12. You take the most amazing photos of your gorgeous girls! Your girls must feel so loved by your attention and sweet words.

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  13. hi honey
    This is a gorgeous post...Bought tears to my eyes...She is one gorgeous girl....and you are one gorgeous mum...Love ya C xx

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  14. What a sweet tribute to your girl! Happy birthday to her!

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  15. Happy Birthday Madison! I can't believe that you are 14- wasn't it just yesterday you were in my kindergarten class? I loved every minute of being your teacher- and have loved catching up with your life on this blog. You are still the sweet, caring, compassionate, beautiful girl that I got to teach so many years ago. I am so proud of the woman you are becoming. I hope you had a wonderful birthday!

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  16. Awww so beautiful! I think ti is great she knows she wants to stop and that you respect her decision.

    Kim

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  17. Just a beautiful post Paige - so heartfelt & loving. It's great that Madison can come to you confidently with such a decision, knowing that you'll support her unconditionally. As a parent that's a skill that is not easy to master - great job.
    Millie ^_^

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  18. I imagine that was a hard decision to make but how wonderful that she is so loved and supported. Happy birthday to your beautiful bird!

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  19. the best word to describe your blog is magical...

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  20. Paige, You have such a sweet way with words. This was a great post to read.

    Happy Birthday to Madison!!!

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  21. You made me cry; just found your blog today after clicking around a few blogs that I love. My lil one just started ballet last monday and I just posted about it with tiny dancer, your tiny dancer, Madison, is bigger now, and lil bird is so so darling. I had to share my appreciation for this post. it touched me. jana

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