Happy 21st Birthday ..... to my first born

Today is the 21st birthday of my oldest child. We struggled for a few years but eventually we had our baby. She has grown up to be such a wonderful young woman and I am proud to call her "mine". Please help to say Happy Birthday.....[she is also a blogger at Something About Nothing & Everything Else]

Happy Birthday,

Child of mine.

Twenty-one years old,

You've made our hearts shine.

I didn't know,

Until you were here

A love so deep

To our family so dear.

Into this world late,

By seventeen days to be exact

You didn't walk until seventeen months

Odd, but  true fact.

A funny child,

To all she smiles.

Are you my daddy?

We've had our trials.

My birthday wish

For you dear, today

Is for you to be happy

As your mother I pray.

You've grown up so beautiful

You make us proud

Another hope for your future

That no pain or hurt be allowed.

Life is an adventure

But mine never began

Until you were born,

Part of the grand plan.

Happy Birthday my oldest

On this day in May.

Please don't get any older,

Or my age you betray.