My third Letters to Our Daughters post, and I’m so excited to once again be a part of this fantastic group. The woman who are part of it inspire me every single day and I love them for it.
Daisy,
I have to think back a little further now, my sweet Daisy, to remember how I felt when I first saw your little face. So anticipated, your Daddy and I in our early years couldn’t wait to hold you. I know you didn’t come along at the easiest of times in so many ways but I honestly didn’t care. All I wanted was to share you with your brother and sisters and actually you just made the hard times so much more bearable. I felt as though I could manage anything and everything with my little Daisy Woo cuddled up next to me.
You made us all laugh from the start, that hasn’t changed – you still do. Sometimes (actually most of the time) in a dream world – I often look at your face and see you far away, in your own world, as you often used to be as a small child. Just a little guarded you are, but so honest about your feelings, so open and trusting. I know it’s not easy being the middle one. I know you sometimes feel forgotten, or just a little isolated in your island, I know you sometimes struggle to be heard. But I do hear you my sweet girl, I am acutely aware of you and I try my best every day to make sure that you know that. I want you to know how fiercely I love you and be completely secure in that.
Ditsy, sweet, innocent, trusting, loving, stubborn, funny, beautiful - your name evokes all of these words. I love the way everybody wants to know you, to love you and to be your friend and yet you’re so unassuming, so down to earth and real. I love that you always text me when you’re missing me, with sweet messages, I love that you never go to bed without a goodnight kiss and that you’ll happily spend hours playing with your baby sister. I love that you’re loyal and kind and see the best in people, you’re an inspiration. I’m so proud of you Daisy, and when you’re not with me I only have to think of you and it warms my heart, and makes me smile.
Watching you grow up is amazing, you are everything and more that I ever thought you would be. I still see the little girl who was obsessed with lipgloss, dress up clothes and telletubbies, I still see the child with the golden curls dragging her noonee behind her wherever she went, like Linus.
And now here you are, thirteen and right on the line – not quite a child and yet not quite a young woman. I see your Daddys expressive eyes and sensitive mouth, I see my colouring and cheekbones, I see a combination of two people who adore you and want nothing more then your world to be full and happy. You are my little love child Daisy Waisy Woo, and that can’t be a bad way to start a life.
Love you sweet girl, never forget how much,
Mumma Bear.
Please continue through this blog circle to read more Letters to Our Daughters from some of the most amazing women I know. Starting with Jess Sandager, she’s completely wonderful and I know that you will enjoy her post.
Amy Lucy Lockheart - Daisy reminds me so much of her beauiful Mama. I love your sweet letter to special Daisy. Your images are so classic and sophisticated. Beautiful, my friend. xoxo
Fotograf nunta Iasi - I like this beautiful photos!
Lacey - Emma, you are as beautiful a writer as you are a photographer, and the two together bring tears to my eyes. Your children are so blessed by you!
Sarah Cornish - Wow is she ever gorgeous!! That hair and those beautiful beautiful eyes! You make some GORGEOUS children woman! LOVE your letter. It really made me think of my Lily. They just seem to grow up so fast and I love that you really embodied her not only in your letter but in your photos! I can only imagine how much she adores this too! Amazing as always my sweet friend!
Julia - Oh, Emma. Tears are streaming down my face. What an amazing letter to your sweet girl. You’ve clearly shown us that Daisy is as beautiful on the inside, as she is on the outside. <3 <3 <3
Rashmi - Emma.. oh these photographs of your sweet Daisy.. they are just stunning.. she is so beautiful! Your words make me look forward to the teenage years a little bit. Daisy is so lucky to have a mummy like you, who sees her and knows her heart so well. I want to have you over for a cup of tea and some cucumber sandwiches.. i feel like we would ve very very good friends indeed.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful daughters and your eloquent letters with us. xoxo
Kirsty-Abu Dhabi - Stunning Emma – the words and the pictures – what a beautiful young lady she’s growing up to be, and I’m sure as Daisy enters the teenage years the reassurance of your words and presence are going to be a great strength for her
Jody - Does everyone stop and stare when your family walks into a room? You are all just stunning. I love how you describe your children and know their hearts so well. Daisy (I love her name) is beautiful and her personality shines through in these photos. Thirteen is such an exciting age-I love your description of it being “right on the line”. You can feel that in these photos.
Rebecca - Emma, these posts always leave my eyes a bit damp. Beautiful pictures, beautiful words, beautiful girl.
katie o. - Your images already speak volumes, but paired with your sweet words, you truly are leaving something wonderful for your Daisy.
Lisa Benemelis - Emma, I can only imagine how these beautiful words and images will forever live in a special place for always in Daisy’s heart. What an extraordinary gift. I love how you capture not only her outer beauty but most importantly her inner beauty and strength. <3
lyley - I just love the mood you create in your photography and your lighting just always seems to be perfect-haven’t picked up my camera in months-maybe this weekend…
Pam Douglas - Emma, what lucky children you have. Daisy will have these words and pictures to last her a lifetime. You are a special person