para mi hija
A is for Awesome ’cause that’s what you are
B is for Besos que te voy a dar*
C is for Cheeks that I want to munch
D is for Daddy, who loves you a bunch
E is for Excited to see what roads you will take
F is for Forgive me, for mistakes I will make
G is for Growth, remember “you reap what you sow”
H is for Hija, que feliz me has hecho**
I is for Intelligence, may yours serve you well
J is for Justice, if you don’t get it rebel
K is for Kindness; it will help you go far
L is for Lagrimas que no puedes escapar***
ll is for Llanto que te consolare****
M is for Milagros, en tu vida ten fe
N y ñ are for niña, la mia es mi amor*****
O is for Opportunities, may there always be more
P is for Put Pie, who brings a smile to my face
Q is for Qualities like strength and wisdom that you should embrace
R is for Rage, sometimes you will need it
S is for Stand!, for some things you can’t sit
T is for Treasure Yourself and others will too
U is for Unique, “to thine own self be true”
V is Victory, enjoy every one
W is for Woman, when you become one have fun
X is Xylophone, ’cause music is always a pro
Y is for Yes! you can; it’s so much better than No!
Z is for Zaniness and Zest, with both may you be blessed
*Kisses that I’m going to give you
**Daughter, how happy you’ve made me
***tears you won’t be able to escape
****Cries, which I will console
*****Little girl, mine is my love
This was originally posted on 05/03/2009 and is being re-posted because today the most beautiful girl in my world is 1!!!
That hair!
Those eyes!
That smile!
Those feet!
I love her from head to toe and inside out! Feliz Cumpeaños, mi Reina!!! Te adoro.
ymk
said…
This made me a little teary-eyed. So adorable! And congratulations. May she have a long, healthy, happy life.
September 8, 2009 12:21 AM
Young Momma
said…
A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!! Adorable. Freaking adorable. Happy Birthday to her. Enjoy it, mami!
September 8, 2009 12:40 AM
Mom of Three
said…
Happy birthday Put Pie! Dios te bendiga.Mami, you have an award on my blog. Thanks for being a loyal supporter. 🙂
September 8, 2009 12:57 AM
Frau
said…
Happy Birthday Put Pie! She is so adorable! I love your list she is a lucky girl. Enjoy!
September 8, 2009 2:38 AM
DysFUNctional Mom
said…
Happy Birthday to her!
September 8, 2009 3:44 AM
Theta Mom
said…
Happy Birthday to your little one!!! So fun to be one! My daughter is
turning 1 in a couple of weeks. September babies are the best! 🙂
September 8, 2009 3:51 AM
Tammy Howard
said…
Feliz cumpleanos a tu hija! (was I close?)Have a wonderful day!!!!!
September 8, 2009 4:37 AM
michelle
said…
Happy Happy Birthday to Mami and Pie. Have a beautiful day. Take lots of pictures.Thanks for checking in. Things are better
September 8, 2009 5:34 AM
brainella
said…
Happy birthday, beautiful girl! :-)It all goes way too fast…
September 8, 2009 5:54 AM
Yelena R.
said…
Happy Birthday to her! This poem made me smile…also made me realize that I should brush up on my Spanish 😉
September 8, 2009 5:56 AM
Neva Campbell
said…
Baby toes! Who can resist??
September 8, 2009 6:04 AM
confused homemaker
said…
Happy Birthday Little One!!! May she continue to have beauty surround her:)
September 8, 2009 6:33 AM
Nori D
said…
OMG! That was so sweet!! I loved it all! Happy 1st birthday to your princess!
September 8, 2009 7:55 AM
SPEAKING FROM THE CRIB
said…
happy bday to your chunky monkey! mine will be one on the 24th. that went fast, didn’t it?
September 8, 2009 8:17 AM
sarah m
said…
Oh my gosh, she is SO precious!! Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!! 🙂
September 8, 2009 10:52 AM
Aunt of 14
said…
Oh my, that is one adorable girl! 🙂 I love all that hair!
September 8, 2009 11:12 AM
Kathy B!
said…
THis is so beautiful. I love it :)And I really love that little brown/pink polka dot shoe!
September 8, 2009 11:49 AM
latinmomof4punks
said…
“FELIZ CUMPLEANOS PUT PIE”Que Dios bendiga a tu Nina preciosa Mami!!!!!OMG!She is adorable!!!!!!!~Amor, Familia Y Cultura~ Betty*There is an Award waiting for you on my blog* :0)
September 8, 2009 12:59 PM
blueviolet
said…
Happy Birthday, little one! You are simply precious!What a beautiful poem and thank you for the line translations.
September 8, 2009 2:01 PM
biz319
said…
That hair is beautiful! Happy Birthday!! They grow up way too fast! 😀
September 8, 2009 2:24 PM
Ekanthapadhikan
said…
ADORABLE would be the least I could say. Anyways… Convey my regards to the Cute Little One.
September 8, 2009 3:28 PM
Betty
said…
What a beautiful poem!! Happy Birthday to your sweet little girl!
September 8, 2009 3:47 PM
IndigoWrath
said…
Hey Ms. Unknown! You just got an award from the UK. Check it out on my
blog, at http://bit.ly/TryBv. Thanks for your blog, Indigo.
September 8, 2009 4:32 PM
theycallmejane
said…
What an adorable little sweetie pie! Happy, happy birthday!
September 8, 2009 5:09 PM
Green-Eyed Momster
said…
Very sweet and touching post, Unknown Mami. She is absolutely the luckiest girl in the world to have you as her mom! Big hugs for both of you! P.S. Pinch her cheeks (softly) for me! Ooooo I love her cheeks!
September 8, 2009 6:43 PM
Multiple personalities..
said…
Aw, Happy Birthday to your beautiful little girl! She does have a
gorgeous head of hair. What a wonderful poem/song. Thanks so much for
sharing!
September 8, 2009 7:54 PM
Joanna Jenkins
said…
AWE-SOME! What a lovely gift your gave your daughter. She’s beautiful.Happy birthday Put Pie :-)xo
September 8, 2009 8:48 PM
Life with Kaishon
said…
Oh my gosh. I love her too. Look at that hair. And those ADORABLE eyes.
And those little baby feet. And the munchable cheeks. She is perfect in
every way. I am glad she has such a wonderful Mommy who loves her SO
much! Happy Birthday Sweet Baby : )
September 8, 2009 8:49 PM
lisleman
said…
Please give her a happy birthday wish for me.Thanks this helps me learn a little spanish.So there’s an extra letter, the double LL. I guess it sounds different than the single L.I can learn something from your blog.
September 8, 2009 9:45 PM
Court
said…
Too precious! Happy bday to your little one!
September 9, 2009 1:14 AM
4 Lettre Words
said…
That is so awesome and I sure hope she had a fantastic 1st birthday!!Love those sweet little teeth!
September 9, 2009 3:51 AM
Barely Domestic Mama
said…
Love the post. It is so creatively sweet. Happy Belated 1st Birthday to Put Pie!
September 9, 2009 6:28 AM
Helen McGinn
said…
Oh, she is adorable! That wee pink bow and one brown polka dotted shoe are also gorgeous. Happy birthday, lil ‘un! xxx
September 9, 2009 6:32 AM
Kara @ His, Hers and Ours
said…
Happy Birthday sweet girl! Her hair is amazing!! I wish Callie had 1/4 of that!!
September 9, 2009 9:10 AM
angelcel
said…
I’m late coming to the party but Happy Birthday (for yesterday) Put Pie!
Isn’t you Mummy clever to write such a lovely poem for you? 🙂
September 9, 2009 9:45 AM
L.
said…
Belated Happy Birthday!What a beautiful child and what a beautiful Mami she has.It’s not just a great poem it’s a recipe for living, she is so lucky to have you.
September 9, 2009 9:49 AM
Sassy Chica
said…
Happy Birthday to your babygirl…no matter how old she gets she will always be your baby!Adorable pics, she is every bit fabulous as you describe her!Smooches,Sassy Chica
September 9, 2009 9:52 AM
Single Mama NYC
said…
I just can’t believe it. Both Mamas and babies share a birthday… I’d
ask “what are the odds?”, but this is no mere coincedence.Feliz Cumpleanos, Princesa Bella. Tu mama te quiere mas que todo en el mundo. Te mando amor e abrazos desde Nueva York. Xoxo
September 9, 2009 7:28 PM
Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)
said…
Awwwww! Happy (belated) Birthday to the most adorable little Put Pie!! 🙂
September 11, 2009 6:42 AM
crazyoatie
said…
Happy happy birthday, Put Pie!! Sorry this is coming so late but my hands are a little full with my own little pies. She’s so beautiful. Congratulations on the anniversary of her birth!!
September 11, 2009 2:54 PM