When I was in kindergarden my mom would make me take a nap after school every day. I would wait until she got absorbed in watching Days Of Our Lives and sneak down the hallway. I would hide behind the couch and watch the soap opera with her. Most of the time I would fall asleep behind the couch. I would stay awake as long as I could because I thought the show was SO GREAT!!! I know, sad that a five year old would get wrapped up in soap opera's. Two of the characters were Patch (Steve) and Kayla. I thought that Kayla was such a beautiful name. I decided then that when I had a little girl of my own I would name her Kayla.
Twelve years ago today I was fortunate enough to be blessed with a wonderful little girl. Kayla Elizabeth Harding. Her father wasn't given an option about her name. I had dreamed of having my own girl since I was five years old so the Kayla was a given. In our family all of the first born girls in Kayla's generation were given the middle name Elizabeth. It started with my neice Nicole Elizabeth, then went to Naomi Elizabeth and Megan Elizabeth. I was the last one in the line of first born girls so of course I had to follow suit. None of the other girls were given that middle name for that purpose. It was just coincindence.
I am so proud of Kayla. She is the most wonderful daughter. She is caring beyond belief. She is very fun to have in my life. I am so thankful that she is considerate, affectionate, hilarious, outgoing, independent, and unique. She is loyal to her family. She is strong.
Most parents get all sad and mushy when their children become teenagers. Especially when their girls become teenagers. I am not sad. I don't feel compelled to be mushy. I am proud. I walk with my head held very high and my shoulders very broad. I am able to do this because my little tween girl is the person that she is. It doesn't make me sad to see her growing up. I am looking forward to our relationship getting stronger.
I hope that all of our family and friends make it a point to tell her how special she is today. If you don't know her, well, then you truly are missing out!
