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An Open Letter To My Future Daughter

Here's what I will teach you, darling.

Nicole Benis

Feb 08, 2016

Monmouth University

Dear Future Daughter,

You don’t know me yet, and I don’t know you (or your name), but I have been dreaming of you since I was a little girl (and probably coming up with names I’ve liked for you since I was 8). I am going to tell you all the things I want you to know so you can be the best little girl and grow up to be an awesome woman one day. And yes, I know you’re not coming for many, many years, but I want you to know the truth now. When I am a 21-year-old, what you need to know, from me, your mother.

Please, don’t ever let anyone tell you that you are not worth it. You are! You have the most adorable smile, shiny hair and cute laugh! Whether you are three, or 23, you can't believe everything people tell you. Maybe they're jealous of you, maybe they just want to be your friend. But no matter what, never let anyone bring you down. Okay, daughter?

Daughter, I will tell you from experience: love is an awesome thing (sometimes). It gives you butterflies and can make you so happy (sometimes). However, do not ever let a boy tell you that you are not pretty enough, smart enough, tall enough, skinny enough or anything like that! You are enough, no matter what! You are you, and that makes you special. If that guy doesn’t see what he has standing in front of him, move along, little one. He has lost a very great prize! There are plenty of fish in the sea – believe me. I know it's corny and annoying to constantly hear, but it’s really true! However, enough with that. This conversation won’t be happening until you’re a teenager. I want you to be my little girl forever!

I will dress you in adorable little outfits that match my own. I will have Michael Kors sneakers and so will you. I will give you everything the world has to offer! I will give you love and joy and comfort like my mother has always given me. I will be your best friend, I will be your protector and I will be your warrior. Don’t forget, I’ll also be your teacher, your nurse and your chauffeur. Most of all, I will do all of that because you’re my daughter and I would do anything for you!

My little daughter, I can promise you that I will teach you how to be a smart little girl and a strong woman. I will tell you about my childhood and how I grew up, and about my family members that you didn’t get to meet. I will tell you about our family history and our heritage. I will teach you how to make some of my favorite Italian dishes (that is, if I have figured them out myself by that time!). But most of all, I will be your mommy and you will be my daughter and as soon as your lungs hit the air on this earth, I will love you and you will be mine!

Love,

Your Future Mommy

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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