Looking back, I wish there were some things I had told 16 year old me. Some things to better prepare me for being a daughter, about my parents, about school, about dating, marriage, and then motherhood. 16 year old me would have been more prepared for the challenges I would be facing in future years...
Today I was asked out on a lunch date with my sweet husband and when he came to pick Brighton and I up for our date I had feelings before of missing him. Maybe not feeling as close to him as I would like this week. It happens. Sometimes in life I get caught up in everything but my husband...sometimes other things end up being neglected, it really just depends on the week. Last week it was probably showering. While on this lunch date with my husband I was secretly thinking about when we dated. How I wish that sometimes we could go back to those moments of staying up all night- making out for hours. Getting lost in time. As we left Jake opened my door for me like the gentleman he is- nothing surprising but in this moment I remembered that 16 year old me would think that was silly that a man would open my door. I mean really, I can open my own door! I would tell 16 year old me to kindly say "thank you" and to never take away a moment for a man to not offer an open door to me. After Jake had opened my door I reached across the car to open his, after all- I am sure he too could appreciate an open door as well.
With motherhood, I find myself worrying a little too much. I would tell 16 year old me that when the time comes for motherhood to worry less, enjoy more laughter because life is precious and you really don't want to waste time with things that are not worth your time. I see my baby girl growing into someone smart and beautiful. There really isn't a moment I don't look at her and think, she is so pretty. Yes, I am bias! However, I know this little girl and I know that spirit she has inside her just makes her even more beautiful each day! I would tell 16 year old me that the blessings I would be given as a mother are far more greater than I could ever have hoped for!
I would tell 16 year old me to not care about what others think and to not sweat the small stuff because life is short and there is no time for any funny business. I would tell 16 year old me to NOT keep up with the Jones's. The Jones Family is most likely in debt... Plan your future, and do it wisely. Avoid debt. I would tell 16 year old me to spoil your kids! Who knows how many children you will have the opportunity to be blessed with. I would tell 16 year old me to also teach my children about service, hard work, and dedication. I would tell 16 year old me that life is better when you are dancing, holding your husbands hand, kissing your messy daughters face, being lazy on Sundays, and when you are eating dessert! :)
So beautiful Presh!!! You are a wise woman and well beyond your years in the "getting it" department! You and Jake have created a beautiful little family and we couldn't be prouder of that most important accomplishment! One of the best feelings we have whenever we leave you two ~ is the feeling of how great you all are together ~ I feel so blessed to be your mom and to be able to share in the joy that you all bring to life! Love you xo
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