My first born turns 8 - This is for her

Masha Allah! Children tell the time.
8 years ago I was just a young obnoxious person who thought I knew everything about life. But I knew exactly how much I didn't know, when you were born.
I remember daddy struggling through a diaper change in the hospital. I remember looking into your tiny face and wondering how wonderful it was to hold you for the first time. Umama and Appa were on top of the moon. They had just become grandparents. They spent the whole night in the hospital so excited and overjoyed. Daddy buckled you into your car seat and you seemed so tiny in it. There was a snow storm that cold December winter day in Wisconsin. I was too busy looking at you and didn't notice any of the beautiful deco outside the car window. We came to chocolates in our beds, beautiful baby deco and greeting cards. Aadil maaama was also there excited as ever, but too scared to hold you. It was the best moment of our lives Ever since, we have been celebrating parenthood - both the good days and the bad.

Yes, we have made mistakes. We are human. You will be a mom one day and make mistakes too. You will realize what a tough job parenting can be. But you will love it nevertheless.

Today is about you. You have such a kind heart. You have an excellent memory and beautiful imagination You were writing your own books since you were five, You were reading since you were three. You are just perfect but you know what?

Even if you were not good at anything, even if you were not as smart as you are, we would still love you. Parents love their children, no matter what. We will always love our one and only sweet daughter. May Allah make you path beautiful and may you make a positive difference in this world!

Love always
Mommy, Daddy, Haroon and Moosa!
(Hope you liked the little surprise in your lunch box today)