Today, I am so grateful for my eldest daughter. It’s her 18th birthday and she has been the best kid I could’ve imagined. via /r/gratitude

I can’t believe my baby girl is 18 years old. She’s been amazing. One of my favorite humans ever. Not only an honor student throughout school, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, accepted into the Honors College of her chosen University but an incredibly kind, funny, smart, clever, full hearted, person. A great friend to others. Kind to animals. Hard working. Stronger than she knows. Moral and ethical without pretense. In 18 years I have NEVER once caught her in a lie or even found evidence she had lied about anything. She talks to me and her mom about anything and everything. Trusts us and we trust her.

Now, this beautiful girl is an adult. I both feel my heart break and swell with joy at the same time. She’ll always be my little girl but now it’s time for her to start her own life and make all her own choices. I couldn’t love anyone more than I love this girl. Nothing but gratitude.