Today marks a special moment—Aliyah turns seven tomorrow, and I can hardly believe it. Tonight, we gathered with family and close friends to celebrate her life and wish her another year of joy. The room was filled with laughter, love, and the sound of "Happy Birthday," sung with so much warmth that it almost brought me to tears. Watching her interact with her little brothers, both full of energy and mischief, reminded me just how lucky I am to be their mom.
Seven feels surreal. It seems like just yesterday she was this tiny baby, squirming in my arms and filling every corner of our home with her giggles. Now, she's this vibrant, curious little girl who already knows what she wants—and she isn't afraid to ask for it. For her birthday, she requested a trip back to Michigan to visit family and friends she’s missed. While we're sending her off tomorrow morning, we wanted to make sure we celebrated her properly first. So, last night, we had a small dinner party at home. It wasn't fancy, but it was perfect.
I remember when Brayden, her younger brother, was just learning to eat cereal. One evening, I jokingly told him he'd better stop eating because he was growing too fast. He laughed, and I could tell he thought I was just teasing. But now, looking at Aliyah turning seven, I realize how quickly time passes. I'm trying hard not to blink anymore because I don’t want to miss a single second of her childhood.
^^ That's me, trying not to blink.
The other day, I caught Aliyah in the bathroom experimenting with my makeup. She came out with a hint of blush on her cheeks and said, “Mom, can I wear this for my birthday?†Of course, I said yes, but only if it wasn’t anything too highly pigmented. She nodded, knowing exactly what I meant. Watching her grow into such a thoughtful, independent little person fills my heart with pride, but it also makes me ache a little inside because I know she won’t always need me as much as she does now.
We’ll be flying out tomorrow morning to join her grandparents in Michigan, where she'll spend her actual birthday surrounded by people who adore her. It’s bittersweet knowing she’ll soon be spreading her wings and exploring new horizons, but I take comfort in knowing she carries pieces of us wherever she goes. Until then, I’ll savor these final hours as her mama, soaking in every detail—the way she laughs, the stories she tells, the hugs she gives.
As I write this, the clock strikes midnight, and Aliyah is officially seven. I don’t know where the time went, but I do know one thing for certain: I wouldn’t trade a single moment of it. Happy Birthday, my sweet girl. You light up my world in ways I never thought possible.
Happy Birthday, little love.
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