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It's never been easy in the past year. The days are long. But then, today I feel like a year was so short! 

You turning a year old is bittersweet. That sleepy little baby I had is long gone, replaced by the cutest, funniest little girl I know. I miss the little baby you once were, but I adore the wonderful little girl you are becoming now. Seeing you continuously growing, your milestones, it amazed me and I'm so thankful.

I know we're all still works in progress, but when you've come so far—and grown so much—this year, and well I think that is incredible, and so worth struggling. 

Soon you will be two, then three, and five and 10. And then, you'll be a teenager and an adult. Let us just keep growing together. Much as I want to hit pause and adore your smile, I am also eager to see the strong, wonderful, kind and loving human you will grow up to be. And to help you be all those things I promise that I'll help you, teach you and set you free to be you. 

Happy birthday little one, Binar! You are one of the joy and blessing in my life. You're the greatest thing that has ever happened to Ibu and ayah. I hope you know how wanted, and how loved, you really, truly are.

Ibu.

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