Bindi Irwin and daughter Grace.Photo:Bindi Irwin/Instagram

Bindi Irwin Pens Heartfelt Note for Daughter Grace

Bindi Irwin/Instagram

Bindi Irwinloves being her daughter’s mama!

“Grace Warrior, If one day you come across this post - I want you to know that being your mama is the BEST,” Irwin began her caption, which was written alongside a snap of her and Grace hugging beside the ocean.

“And I love you with all my heart, forever. I have loved every adventure we’ve shared and I can’t wait for many more to come," she concluded her emotional message.

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Bindi Irwin and daughter Grace.Bindi Irwin/Instagram

Bindi Irwin Pens Heartfelt Note for Daughter Grace

In the sweet photo, the mother-daughter duo flashed beaming smiles at the camera as they posed at the water’s edge. While Irwin wore a black jacket and jeans, little Grace sported an adorable white patterned puffer coat and pink pants.

“Visiting our conservation property and Grace trying to spot a wild koala… 🐨 These are the moments I’ll carry with me forever,” Irwin wrote alongside a photo of a smiling Grace sitting on her shoulders as she walked along a path.

Ahead of the special posts focused on her daughter this week, Irwin shared anemotional post on Instagram at the end of 2023, where she reflected on the past year.

The video, which highlighted significant moments from Irwin’s year, featured her husband and daughter on a trip toDisney World, as well as her mother,Terri Irwin, and brother,Robert Irwin, at the annualSteve Irwin Gala in November.

And though she did not mentionher endometriosis diagnosis, which she first revealed in March this year, in the caption of her post, the video included a clip of Bindi wearing a hospital gown.

“2023 changed the trajectory of my entire life. I will forever live in awe and gratitude for this year of validation,” her caption read asOneRepublic’s “I Lived” played alongside the post.

“With all my heart, thank you, to the people I love so dearly who gave me the opportunity to embark on a new beginning. You mean everything to me.”

“So much changed in 2023. You conquered endometriosis, tackled many conservation projects, and best of all Grace is growing up to be such a brilliant and beautiful little girl,” Terri, 59, wrote. “I love you all dearly and I’m incredibly excited for the adventures to come in 2024! ❤️.”

Powell also added, “What a monumental year. I’m so excited for even more endometriosis-free adventures to come. It’s amazing to watch you blossom more and more. Grace and I love you so much.”

source: people.com