Happy Early Birthday To Our Lovely Margo
So on Tuesday my sweet baby is turning 11. It seems unbelievable. Cory won’t be here on Tuesday so we decided that she should get her special gift today.
Over the last two summers I have gotten both a stand up paddle board and a kayak.
And Margo honestly could not have shown more interest but we didn’t have the appropriate size for her.
Deciding on a gift
Last year we got Margo an iPod touch for her 10th birthday. And even though several of her friends have handed down iPhones, I am not quite there yet. And really she has access to enough electronics, but she’s also out grown a lot of toys.
So what do you do with a girl on the cusp of teen years?
We have noticed that Margo is going through that awkward stage where her confidence is kind of on the rocky side. And I can relate, in fact I still recall those days vividly. And what has helped me feel better is discovering all the things that I can do. And Miss Margo needs simulation physically and intellectually.
Last year following the wedding I got a kayak that we leave at Cory’s family cottage and I discovered the joy of bird, and water life watching. So later in the summer Cory would take the kids on the canoe while I used my kayak. The lake our cottage is on is small and fairly quiet so we decided this year that Margo will be ready to paddle on her own. It is my hope that by the having that independence and developing the strength of rowing, she will build confidence and learn to enjoy time away from screens and consistent electronic contact with her girl squad. On that note though I am so appreciative of her girl squad and the bond these girls share.
Unveiling
I asked Cory to bring up a spare twin mattress we have, so that we could place the kayak on it. I knew she would want to sit in it and that our hardwood floors may not be the best place to try that. Well my baby didn’t disappoint and she is thrilled with the gift. I am totally calling this one a win.
Happy Birthday Baby Cakes! We love you greatly!
XOXO Always Alice
