Carlton Blanchardstown Hotel
November 23 @ 1700hrs. Greenwhich Suite
Its My Day
“At 18, my wisdom outshines my years. It’s a rare gift – treasure and I will use it well as I step into adulthood.”
Daddy’s personalized birthday message
Dear Jenna my Daughter,
Happy 18th birthday! It’s hard to believe that you’re already at this milestone age. I remember on your early years, you were just a bright-eyed young girl full of ambition and a zest for life. You are truly one of a kind, and I feel lucky to have you.
One memory that stands out to me is when we were faced with a difficult challenges, you tackled it head-on with no fear. Your adventurous spirit and determination to find a solution was truly inspiring. It’s moments like these that make me appreciate your smart and resourceful nature.
What I love most about our relationship is how you always think of your family and friends. You have a heart of gold and your caring nature shines through in everything you do. You bring so much joy to those around you, and I am grateful to have you as my daughter and a friend.
Your ability to always look for a better solution to a problem never fails to make me smile. Your optimism and creativity are admirable qualities that will take you far in life. As you embark on this next chapter of adulthood, I have no doubt that you will achieve great success and continue to enjoy everything life has to offer.
Thank you for being such an understanding and lovable daughter to us. Your presence brightens up our lives, and I hope your birthday is filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Cheers to many more years of happiness and adventure ahead.
Happy Birthday, Jenna Charlotte!
Warm regards,
Daddy
Message from A Friend
I can’t believe you’re 18! Where has the time gone? I’ve been so privileged to watch you grow up over the years and are so proud of all of your accomplishments. I can’t wait to see what you do next!
Message from Cousin
Happy 18th year around the sun! I hope you have a great day celebrating your accomplishments and the possibilities ahead. I look forward to hearing all about your incredible journeys of self discovery and the silly mishaps along the way.
Message from Aunt
From today, every decision you make is your own. So, push yourself, be stupid and make mistakes while it’s still appropriate to do so. Hope you have an amazing 18th birthday!
Wishing you all the successes in life, I can only begin to imagine the adult that you’re going to become. Happy 18th birthday!
As you enter the next stage of life, it’s not always going to be easy, but I know that you’re going to go on to amazing things.
Today is all about celebrating your 18th birthday and getting excited for all the things that you’re going to experience over the years.
Sending you the happiest 18th birthday wishes, remember that you’re in control of your own life and can achieve anything you want with hard work.
Mommy’s Message on Your Birthday
Here’s to our fabulous daughter on her 18th birthday. May the bubbles flow freely and the dancefloor never empty!
On this very special day, we just want you to know that we will always love you with all our hearts and never stop being here for you.
Our darling daughter is now a beautiful young woman. Wishing you all the happiness in the world on your special day.
You may be an adult, but you’ll always be our little girl. However, we’re still not getting you a pony.
We’re so proud of the strong, independent young woman you’ve become. Now, get out there and smash the patriarchy!
Message from your Niece
As I never had any children of my own, it’s been amazing to watch you grow up into the 18-year-old that you are today. Happy birthday!
Happy 18th birthday! Time to start living your own life and going out on adventures, we’ll always be here if you need us.
Wishing you a very happy 18th birthday! Thinking of you officially being an ‘adult’ just makes me feel so much older.
Message from Brother
“Happy 18th Birthday! Step into adulthood with the confidence that you have the power to create a future filled with purpose, passion, and profound achievements.”
“Congratulations on turning 18! May this year be a canvas of endless opportunities, and may you paint it with the colors of your dreams and ambitions.”
” As you celebrate your 18th, remember that the greatest adventure lies ahead. May you find joy in the journey and strength in your pursuit of greatness.”
Jenna Growing Up A Message from Mommy
Dear Jenna,
Right now as I watch you sleep, I lean in so close I can feel your breath against my cheek. I think about the good moments today. I think about you touching my arm and telling me a story about a slug that you found by the water. I grin to myself alone in the dark. I think about our conversations and I realize how grown up you’re becoming. How did it happen so fast?
You are perfect laying there so still; my heart swells like it might burst. Motherhood has made me so strong and so fragile at the same time. Since the day you were born, I’ve worn my heart on the outside of my body. Every day I fight against the urge to lasso the world and make it tame for you. I wish I could keep you in a bubble.
I wish I could keep you safe here with me forever, but I will use all my strength and I will give you wings instead, my love; then I will cry the day you use them.
You are growing up and sometimes I still see you as little. That’s frustrating for you, I know. I don’t trust you, even though it’s time.
I see it, but it can’t be. It was only one second ago that you crawled in my bed in the morning with just your diaper and we’d snuggle until the sun came up. It was only one second ago that you were sitting in your car seat behind me mimicking some choice words I shouted at traffic. It was only one second ago that I had a tiny crew and no one was taller than my waist; It was only one second ago.
Everyone warned me of how fast it goes, but it didn’t make me ready.
I am often caught up in the busyness. A mess in the kitchen, an email I haven’t written yet and a car that looks like a hurricane of crackers and juice ravaged the upholstery. There are meals to make, mountains of laundry to do, blankets needing to be soaked from a bloody nose last night — and there is the constant inner struggle with feeling like it’s too much. I can’t catch up.
I don’t want to miss any moments with you, but I do.
As I look at you beneath the blankets I wonder how it is possible your legs are so long and your arms so lanky. We bought you deodorant the other day and you need it more than I do. When I think about the times to come I feel excited, but so so scared. I know I’m going to close my eyes for a moment and my time with you will be coming to a close.
I can’t even handle the thought, so I don’t think.
I reach out and squeeze your hand.
I understand that book now. I understand why an old lady would sneak into her son’s room at night.
I love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.
As long as I’m living, I will remember you curled up on my chest. As long as I’m living, I will cherish the moments of your chubby hand in mine. As long as I’m living …
I know you won’t understand until you have your own kids someday and that’s okay. I didn’t understand either.
It is the greatest honor of my life to be your mom. You are truly a treasure that I’ve been entrusted with and I will never be the same. Your heart is so soft and tender, your eyes are bright and kind. You forgive me faster and love me harder than anyone I’ve ever met.
I’ve have been raised by raising you and I am so grateful.
Please stop growing; please keep growing.
Motherhood is constant grief and constant joy. It’s so much anticipation and so much letting go.
I love you forever and for always,
Mommy
How Do I Described Myself as aTeenager?And Changes Throughout the Years
- As a teenager, I would describe myself as outgoing and confident. I was always very sure of myself and what I wanted in life. I was never afraid to take risks and I was always up for anything new. I think that my teenage years were a time when I really found myself and who I was. I changed a lot over the years, but I think that the core of who I am remained the same. I am still the same confident and outgoing person that I was when I was a teenager, but I have also grown.
- I think I’m way different now. I was a little shy back then unless you were friends with me which is similar to now. Now though I’m much more outgoing and will strike up a conversation with anyone anywhere. I’ve always kind of been an emotional dynamo. Now and back then I don’t like to see Injustice or people hurting. I’m more cerebral now than I was then. The world was really what was going on around me and that’s all when I was a kid. Now and it may sound nuts but I think of people around the world and the struggles they have to endure to obtain things that we take for granted. When I say that I mean water, food, shoes, freedom. I’ve not traveled outside the United States but I read and I learn and there are places still where people just like you and me don’t know if they’ll have any water tomorrow, they don’t know if an armed militia is going to slaughter their little community. It’s horrible to think that people would allow other people to go through that. I guess I was happier then, I find moments of happiness now. But that type of stuff plagues my thoughts and i feel guilty and undeserving of the things I have when I’ve done so much bad.
- Many adults had been experienced teenhood and youthhood . For me, I had a lot of teenage friends and family was popular girl in school. Very quiet and smart one. Now, I reached youth life and I keep facing.
- The same thing that I will never change was my hobby and my own interests. Only one thing I can change is my attitude.
- How about you?
“Changes in My Life.”
During the more than a decade since I first became a teenager, I have changed into a completely different person. My level of knowledge and understanding and perspective has caused my teenage self to become a distant stranger to my present self.
I have retained some qualities, such as my sense of humor, my desire to continue to learn new things and my enthusiasm for playing games, having fun, enjoying relationships, having new experiences and spending time with friends. I have left some of my stamina for doing all these things very often somewhere, and I can’t quite remember where.
Jenna Charlotte