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My Blue-Eyed September Girls

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My blue-eyed September girls both have birthdays this weekend so I’ll be trying to push back a tidal wave of tears as I hold these two extra tight. This photo was taken on their birthday three years ago and it feels like time is so unfair, stealing their days and their years from me right before my eyes.

Twelve and twenty.

What a privilege to be here.

What a privilege to do this.


 

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  4. Kelley says

    Your blue-eyed girls are beautiful, and so is your brown-eyed one! I can’t believe how much Emme has changed just in the last year or two. When I saw this picture, I immediately had the “Awwww” reaction. She looks so little and young (and I know she was). Happy Birthday to both of your blue-eyed girls.

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  5. angela conklin says

    A privilege indeed. May they have the happiest of days. And may their mommy hold back the tears. With each new year so many new and exciting things come along. I use to mourn the passage of time. Now I have those precious grandchildren and I know that though my life has changed, it just keeps getting sweeter. Every day is sweeter than the day before. 🙂

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  6. Susan says

    Yes what a privilege! Wipe those tears though…I read somewhere that those of us who home school gain an extra 18 years worth of time being with our children. Isn’t that amazing! I have a 12 year old who I started homeschooling in 2nd grade!

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  10. Ruth E says

    Happy birthday to your blue-eyed beauties. They grow too fast. Time is truly unfair. It seems to come and go so quickly-fading into memories-leaving us wondering, where did it go.
    I hope you have an awesome weekend celebrating!!
    Ruth

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  11. Mela Kamin says

    My youngest boy turned 8 on Monday, big bro turns 10 in a few days. (and my girl turned 13 this Summer – ah!) I’m right there with you – remembering, praying and celebrating all of it. Happy Birthday & Blessings to your birthday girls!

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  13. Jessica Washburn@sweatismysanity says

    Five years ago??? It seems like just yesterday. Oh my, we’ve been blogging a long time. I know how you feel, Jaxon turns fourteen this month and my sweet mom turns seventy (clenching heart). I’ve always loved that photo btw. My books here!! It’s super rainy today and I couldn’t be happier…I’m going to read the day away. Jaxon’s offered help if I need it…he of course has read it alreayd. Ha!

    xo, Jess

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  14. Stacy says

    My little blue eyed one year old loved listening to this song today. She has great music appreciation. She was moving her head back and forth with the music. Happy Birthday to your beautiful blue eyed girls.

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  16. kim Dodd says

    Edie, Happy Birthday to your precious girls. I just celebrated my 53rd birthday and my youngest will celebrate her 20th on the 19th. Time passes so quickly, but what a blessing it is 🙂

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  17. tara says

    Happy Birthday to your girlies. They are growing up too fast. Mine, too. 🙁 It’s so fun to watch them grow and so hard all at the same time.

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  18. Kim B. says

    Oh my goodness, 2 of my 4 boys also have September birthdays!! One will be 22 on the 22nd & the other turned 12 on the 9th. Obviously, we both LOVE Christmas…wink wink 😉
    Happy Birthday to your blue eyes beauties!!

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