My Daring, Darling Daughter,

Today you are two years old. TWO!! And what a wonderful two years it has been. You have worked so, so hard to be seen and heard in this world. We are all the better for it because this world is and always will be better having seen and heard you. You are strong. Bold. Focused. Determined. Self-assured. Uncompromising. Fierce. Kind. Caring. Loving. A truly remarkable whirlwind of a human set on accomplishing things in your own way and on your own time. That’s the way it’s always been for you, and it’s been such an unexplainable joy watching you push through so much chaos and adversity only to be victorious Every. Single. Time. 

I can see so much potential in you; I stand in awe every time I think about it. The world truly isn’t ready for you and may never be. Because the world as it stands now does not know what to do with a light as bright and strong as yours. And that’s perfectly fine, because it will never be about what the world does to you, but what you do to and for the world. 

Go forth, my daughter, and conquer in the name of love and light. Be the person this world cannot tame. Bend reality to your will for the betterment of all humanity. Demand to be seen and heard, never backing down from what you know is right. But first, let’s have some cake and celebrate.

I love you.