Today marks the 9th year that I’ve been able to call myself a mom.
So much has happened in the last almost decade that I don’t even know where to begin.
Just since her last birthday she has completely changed.
No longer is she Miss Fancy Pants with a love of all things pink and purple.
Instead she is into black, red, skulls, and Angry Birds hats.
Mixed Martial Arts has helped her with coordination and determination.
Meat has been banned from her diet as she figured out her willpower was greater than her desire for ribs.
Homeschooling has allowed me to learn even more about her strengths and weaknesses.
The closer she gets to the teenage years, the more her attitude grows.
I have no idea what the next year will hold for her but I look forward to the future.
Happy birthday my Hayley Bug and thank you for making me a mom.
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Twitter: Lilahbility
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Happy birthday to your girl and happy birthing day to you!
Amanda recently posted..How Motherhood Has Changed Me
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Twitter: FarewellStrangr
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So cool to watch the evolution. Happy birthday to Hayley and happy mama anniversary to you!
Robin| Farewell Stranget recently posted..Grace in Small Things: #8
It has been quite an evolution with her. Thank you, Robin!
Happy Birthday, Hayley! You’ve literally grown up in front of our eyes.
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Twitter: babspinfrance
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What a sweet post! Happy Birthday to her!
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Twitter: fromtracie
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So very sweet. Happy Birthday, Hayley!!
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Twitter: queenofchaosmom
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She is beautiful! Happy Birthday, Hayley!
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You are raising a beautiful girl, inside and out. You’re a great mom. Happy Birthday Hayley and happy anniversary to you xo
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Thank you, Kimberly. Those words mean a lot to me.
Happy Birthday Hayley! (And happy mom day Jess). May the upcoming year be filled with joy and Angry Bird hats
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I’m kind of hoping she loses the Angry Birds hat soon. It’s getting a little filthy.
Twitter: corp2domestic
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Awww Happy Birthday to Haley…it’s amazing how their tastes change in a year!
Natalie recently posted..Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Everyday it seems like something else changes with her. I can barely keep up.
Twitter: applesndroses
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Happy birthday to your beautiful girl!
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Twitter: gfunkified
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Happy birthday to your biggest! My neice is 10 and sounds just like her. What a fun, exciting, exhausting (?) time!
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Happy birthday Hayley!
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Twitter: AccidentalDesig
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Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!!! She’s looking so grown up. And, seriously, I love that she wears that Angry Bird hat all the time.
xo
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The hat rarely comes off so I guess she’s getting her money out of it.
Happy birthday!
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Twitter: andthenkate
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Happy, happy birthday, Hayley! And I agree: Angry Birds apparel rocks.
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Just wait until your kids start wearing Angry Birds apparel.
Watching the growth, changes, likes and dislikes is one of my very favorite parts of motherhood. Happy Birthday to first born!
Tonya recently posted..Five
It’s crazy how much kids can change in just one year.
Twitter: elenawollborg
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Happy Birthday, Hayley! Wow – 9 years of motherhood under your belt – crazy!
Elena recently posted..One Quarter
Almost a decade which is kind of making me feel like an old lady.
Twitter: skywaitress
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She’s so gorgeous and had such a big personality. Happy belated birthday to her.
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Twitter: skywaitress
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Um, that should have been HAS a big personality, not had. Present tense!
Abigail recently posted..After a storm…
She has lots of personality for sure. Thank you!
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
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Happy Birthday, Hayley! And happy mom anniversary to you, too!
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Thank you, Kimsley!
Next year I think I’m going to make myself a martini cake to celebrate her birthday.
Twitter: Twinisms
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Happy 9th birthday!!
I’m so glad you’re noting how she grows and changes – her story is just beginning.
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You are right, it is just beginning. I look forward to see all that she accomplishes in her life.
Love the pictures. Is that a Santa Cruz beach in the last shot?
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She is precious! Being a mom is great! Even with the bumps in the road, there is nothing better! Newest follower here. Saw your comment on Alison’s blog and had to check out your page!
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