My firstborn is 7 today.
This girl changed my life. She was the first child to call me “Mommy.” Since she’s still my “first” for everything (my first 7 year old, will be my first teenager, will be my first on most things I’d imagine) I over analyze, over research, question everything I do in regards to her. With the others, I parent their age with some experience. With her, I’m constantly flying blind. I have made the most mistakes with her, it continually astounds me how amazing she still is in spite of me. I love this girl.
She is already pointing me to Christ when I’m down or frustrated. She’s full of ideas and imagination. As much as she wants to be one of the grown ups, she still is such a child in the best sense of the word.
As a word of caution, do not bring up the fact to Knut that she is now closer to adolescence than birth.
It does not go over well.
Anonymous says
June 23, 2011 at 2:11 pmGratulerer med dagen Silje!
Happy Birthday Silje!
Hope you’re having a great day with your family!
Birthday wishes from NORWAY!
-Lise
annalise + andrew says
June 23, 2011 at 3:54 pm7!! Crazy how fast time flies!!! I still remember when you were pregnant with her (at Kristen’s wedding!) and Knut was practically force-feeding you to make sure you grew a big fat healthy baby! ;o)
Funny side-note… I have a family friend who’s little girl, Silja, is also turning 7 today! :o)
Melissa says
June 23, 2011 at 4:21 pmHappy Happy Birthday, Silje!!!
sheila says
June 23, 2011 at 4:58 pmLove every single day….my 3rd has now left the “nest”….he is on his way to CO right now. I am now super cleaning his bedroom….which hasn’t been done for a long, long time. 🙂
amy + ryan says
June 23, 2011 at 6:12 pmHappy birthday, Silje! Gretchen, I LOVE this picture of her! Beautiful! I don’t know her, except from what you write, but it seems to capture her spark and spunk. Lovely.
Brooke says
June 23, 2011 at 8:46 pmHappy Birthday, to Miss Silje!
Penny says
June 23, 2011 at 8:57 pmHappy Birthday Silje! The last time I saw you, you were about 3 years old. I bet you’ve grown a lot since then! 🙂
Mom says
June 24, 2011 at 5:07 amI’ve been just staring at this picture of Silje. She is so beautiful inside and out. I hope this was a special day for her!