お誕生日おめでとう

Today is my 長女 (oldest daughter)’s 誕生日 (birthday).

She fifteen today! I can’t believe it!

Time goes by so quickly.

I can easily remember when I first held her in my arms…my first baby.

And her first steps.

The first time she reached up and held my hand.

Her first day at 保育園 (nursery school).

Her first day at 小学校 (elementary school)…and then her first day at 中学校 (junior high school).

Of course, I remember those days for all three of my daughters!
They’re in such a hurry to grow up.

Slow down, you three! You may be, but your parents aren’t ready for you to grow up yet!