Dear Maggie, Here are The rules

I figured I should set out some rules for our relationship. I know that the day will come when you want to avoid me like the plague. And at the same time, I will wonder who the hell you are and what happened to the cute little girl I used to know. So hopefully if we set out some guidelines and rules, maybe the road won't be so bumpy. Maybe. Ok not likely but I can dream.

I promise not to read your diary. Unless I think your into trouble. Like drugs or boys or country music.

I get to go wedding dress shopping with you. I am going to cry an fawn over you. And you will be grateful.

I will try not to tell you what to wear. Or force you to wear skirts or dresses or pants if you don't like them. But I am making sure you are covered up and not looking like I shrunk your clothes. Underwear and bras belong on the inside. Guys will not like you better if you lay it all out for them. But you can pick your clothes to wear on a daily basis. But if I let you wear what you like, you let me wear what I like.

No boys till your 16. Or no girls. Whatever you prefer.

I will try not to take it personally when you tell me you hate me.

I know a lot. Not everything, but a lot. But I promise to let you figure things out on your own.
Please make your own mistakes. Learn from them and don't be ashamed of them. I will try to stand back and let you make those mistakes.

You are my little girl. I always want to be a part of your life. So when I ask you how your day was, I am not trying to nosey. I just want to be a part of your world. Try and let me in a bit.

You need to let me know if I am doing something wrong. I have never done this before so I will make mistakes too. But the key to all relationships is talking! So I hope you will talk to me as much as you yak now!

If you ask me for help, I will try to help and not take over.

I really want you to be confident and know how special you are. You don't need anyone else to make you that way. And don't let anyone take that away from you.

I love you. Always will. No matter what. Hopefully these pages will show you how much you mean to me and how much we wanted you and love you. And I know you love me even you don't think you do.

Love Mom xoxo