In a month, you’ll be blowing out your second candle. That’s right! Already!
You’re still too little to realize what kind of world we live in. Too young to see all the nuances that life brings us. In a way, that’s a good thing. That’s the beauty of early childhood. Everything is less complicated, and there aren’t really any gray areas.
Here, I’m sharing with you what I wish someone had told me a very long time ago.
You’ll meet many people throughout your life, but know that true friends can be counted on just one hand.
I’d love to tell you that life is always rosy, but that wouldn’t be honest. Life is full of colors, certainly, but you’ll have to face each and every one of them. The important thing is to stay focused on the brightest ones.
I’d like to tell you that everyone will love you, without exception. Unfortunately, no one is loved by everyone, so just be yourself: those who truly love you will stay by your side.
I’d like to tell you that life is simple, but in fact, it’s more complicated than that. Life is a roller coaster—the highs are just as important as the lows. It will shape your character, even though you already have quite a bit!
I’d like to tell you that love is all unicorns and rainbows, but I’d have to tell you that sometimes it’s magical and sometimes it’s devastating.
Above all, I’d like to tell you that life is full of incredible things, and that every challenge you overcome will make you strong enough to face the world.
I’d like to tell you that no matter what choices you make, never leave room for regret. Life is a constant learning process. It sends the toughest battles to its best soldiers. Don’t take it too seriously—take it with a sense of humor; it makes the journey easier.
I’d like to tell you that despite your young age, my baby, Mom is very proud of you. That at every step of the way, I’ll be right behind you—you can lean on me whenever you need to.
I’d like to tell you that you and your brother have finally given meaning to my life, which had been chaotic for far too long.
Know that I love you more than anything and that every little victory matters.