Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Happy Birthday, Eldest!


Today is my eldest, my heart's, seventeenth birthday. Here is a conversation we had yesterday, via text:


I love this kid so much. Happy Birthday, sweetheart!

42 comments:

Myrna Foster said...

THAT is an awesome text conversation. I hope you have a wonderful day with her.

Candyland said...

This is too cute. My daughter will be screaming she hates me and slamming the door. Happy birthday eldest!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Too funny! Happy birthday to your daughter.

Ted Cross said...

Heh! That makes me want to watch all the HP movies again!

Natalie Aguirre said...

Funny! Happy Birthday to your daughter. Can't believe mine will turn 16 in April.

Josin L. McQuein said...

That is possibly the cutest text conversation in history - bonus points for not a single autocorrect fail. :-P

Happy birthday to Kidlet: the eldest.

Steve MC said...

What a great kid. You've obviously raised her well. :-)

Dani said...

That is the perfect convo! Your teenager is way too cool!

Old Kitty said...

AWWWWWW!! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your gorgeous 17 year old!! Seventeen!! What a great age!

Take care
x

Slamdunk said...

Happy birthday to your daughter, Matthew. I hope she has a super one.

Rachna Chhabria said...

Happy Birthday to your daughter.

Zan Marie said...

Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter...and good for you, Dad, for still being a part of her life. ; )

Anna Staniszewski said...

That text message conversation is proof of your excellent parenting skills. :-)

mshatch said...

awesome. Lucky you - and her :)

Lia said...

That's an awesome conversation, something I don't and can't have with my dad because we're not that close. Happy birthday to her! I know the years go by quickly, but she will remember and thank you for making each one a great one.

Elise Fallson said...

So awesome. It's really great you two are close. Hope she has a fantastic birthday! (:

Nate Wilson said...

And now I have a new goal to strive for with my son. Well done.

I hope the entirety of your daughter's birthday is as fantastic as that conversation.

Tricia J. O'Brien said...

I can't stop smiling. Happy Birthday to your daughter and Happy Being a Father to you!

Katy Upperman said...

This absolutely made my day! I hope when my little girl turns seventeen she's as as cool as your daughter! We're on the right track, as we watched CHAMBER OF SECRETS yesterday. :-)

Happy birthday to your girl!

Carolina M. Valdez Schneider said...

You've got one seriously cool kid, Matt. That is so awesome. What a treasure to have in your life. My mood just elevated by X1000.

Happy birthday to your growing up forever-baby!!

Andrew Leon said...

That's 17, right? My oldest is about to do that. >sigh<

farawayeyes said...

That's got to be the sweetest post I've seen ---maybe ever.

Michael Offutt, Phantom Reader said...

Your little girl is so lucky to have such a handsome man as her father. That means she's going to be a knockout when she's an adult.

Kelly Polark said...

How wonderful that you and your daughter are so close.
Enjoy her special day!!

SC Author said...

That is FANTASTIC! Extra brownie points for you both :)

Liza said...

You have raised your girl up right! Great job...and happy birthday to your adult-ish wizard.

DL Hammons said...

That is sweet!! Hope the eldest has a wonderful birthday! :)

Kimberly Gabriel said...

I can't tell you how much this made me smile. I love it. ;) Thank you for sharing! Happy birthday to your daughter!

Nicole Zoltack said...

That's awesome! Happy birthday, eldest!

Nick Wilford said...

What a cute pic! Happy Birthday, all the best.

Jemi Fraser said...

Love that conversation! Happy birthday to your daughter!

Paul Joseph said...

Will she be taking requests???

Happy birthday to your daughter!

Bryan Russell said...

Fantastic. My second eldest just turned six and we spent part of the day building Star Wars Lego. Amazing? Yes.

Julie Musil said...

LOVE this! Happy birthday to your special daughter :)

Donna K. Weaver said...

This totally rocks. You raised her well. Happy birthday, Eldest!

Jessica Bell said...

LOL. Wish her a happy birthday for me! And tell her she has the best dad in the world.

Brinda said...

I love that text! Time flies, doesn't it.

Stina said...

Holy cow! She's 17!!! That makes you, like, and old man, Matt. :D

Elizabeth Seckman said...

How sweet. They grow up too fast. But the older versions are fun too.

Christina Lee said...

And oh my gosh, now I love her too! My heart just melted into a puddle on the floor!

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry I'm behind. Happy Birthday to her!!!

LTM said...

Aww!!! I love this post so much! Happy late birthday (is that Kylie?)! :o) <3