jessica's first birthday party.

a little birthday girl
wrapped herself in ribbons
squealed in delight
and captured the crowd
with her stillness.

the gaze of her eyes
(a subtle blue )
touched every soul present
a flutter of the heart
a sly grin
a soft appreciation
that consumed our thoughts

the room became silent
suspended in the moment
until the echo of laughter
bounced off her lips
into our ears.

when the stillness was broken
we laughed
together as family
over this sweet angel
who spread her wings
onto our hearts.

happy birthday sweet jessica.
you will always be my little angel.

Sunday we celebrated Jessica's birthday. It was a wonderful party filled with family, friends and good food....which was much needed. Her actual birthday was Saturday and I feel like I failed this precious little girl. I had signed up for an art show and carried such guilt because that is what I did all day. I made sure to pick up Jess from my parents at four and spend the rest of the night with her and we had a great time, but as a parent I made a bad decision. I should have been home with her on her special day.

I should have seen the signs! The first thing I did when I got to the show was spill coffee all over my new grey suede shoes.

As parents we learn I suppose. I also know that we can't carry guilt with us, so this is my way of leaving this in the past. I have learned. I have moved on and Jessica had a wonderful Sunday with family and friends, which is all that matters.

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