Letter to my daughter

Dearest Baby Girl,

I love you more than any words can say and I hope you understand that everything I do is for you.  My only mission is to give you the best life I possibly can and that means making sacrifices along the way.  Some day you will understand what this all means and I hope that you will forgive me for some of the choices I have made.  Don't take people too seriously.  That mean girl at school, she just acts that way because she's insecure.  Be above that.  Don't feel pressured to do things you aren't ready to just to get some guy to like you.  Learn from my mistakes.  That guy doesn't matter and will soon move on to someone else.  Wait until you find something real.  To know what "real" is look around you.  Who has something that's real?  Strive to be like them.  Always be kind to others, you never know when you might need their help.  Cut yourself a little slack, you are only human and we make mistakes.  Learning from them is the key.  Study hard and pay attention.  You may not believe it now, but it will pay off in the long run.  Don't waste anything.  Learn from other's experiences, save your money, take care of the Earth.  Do something nice for someone else, try to do this every day.  Even if they don't appreciate it, it will make your soul feel amazing.  Sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching and always laugh out loud.  Find something that you are naturally good at and condition your skill until you've mastered it.  Be humble.  There will always be someone that knows more than you do, take advantage of that and learn from them.  Give second chances, know when you are being taken advantage of and learn the difference.  Eat your vegetables.  Stop and smell the roses.  Fresh air and sunshine never killed anyone.  Sitting around and wasting your life has.  Above all else enjoy the life you have, if you aren't having fun do something to change that.  Only you can ultimately control your own happiness.  Know when it's time to splurge a little and enjoy.  Do something good for yourself.  Confide in someone trustworthy.  To quote Dr. Suess, "Those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind."  Adopt a mantra.  Find someone that has their shmidt together and look up to them.  Be a leader, not a follower.  Be proud of yourself.  It's okay to cry, mama does it a lot.  Recognize your feelings and allow yourself to feel.  Be in the moment and then put it behind you.  If you feel overwhelmed, try to accomplish just one thing at a time.  It's amazing how much more you can get done when you prioritize.  Remember baby girl you are loved by many.  True wealth isn't determined by what you have it is measured by how much you love and are loved by others. 

Love forever and always,
Mama