Monica and daughter Laiyah.Photo:Cyndi Brown |@cyndiibee_
Cyndi Brown |@cyndiibee_
Monicais one proud mom as her youngest enters double digits.
The R&B singer, 42, posted a heartfelt tribute alongside new photos of her anddaughter Laiyahin celebration of her 10th birthday this week.
“HAPPY•BIRTHDAY•@laiyah,” she wrote. “One never truly knows LOVE, until they’ve experienced YOU….. You’ve given me a decade of Joy, Compassion , Understanding & Love without Conditions 🖤.”
“May you always see YOU as special & deserving as I do,” the proud mom, who shares her daughter with exShannon Brownadded. “HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY LAIYAH.”
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Monica and Laiyah.Cyndi Brown |@cyndiibee_
Many of the R&B star’s friends and collaborators commented on her post wishing her little girl a happy birthday.
On herown Instagram accountearlier this year, Laiyah shared some of her hopes for the future while visitingLala Anthonyon the set of one of her acting projects.
“Had so much fun on set today with my Auntie@lalaaka Markaisha Taylor LOL … Auntie I’m so proud of you you’re so good at so many things love you so much,” she wrote.
Monica and daughter Laiyah.Cyndi Brown |@cyndiibee_
Monica also gained some attention for a parenting decision earlier this summer when she explained her reasoning for taking Laiyah to a gun range.
“At 3 yrs old my father started teaching me proper gun safety & usage! By the age of 10 I mastered my shot & understood the dangers & took it serious!” she wrote onan Instagram post, alongside scenes from their day.
“After having children I no longer maintained our practices ! It was awesome to get back & take@laiyah.. Please protect your families! SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS! Thank You@_bullseyeindoorrange_🎯.”
In addition to Laiyah, Monica is also mom to Romelo, 15, and Rodney, 18, with ex Rodney “Rocko” Hill.
In May, Monica shared some professional photos of Romeloon Instagram, as well as a video of him playing basketball, as she praised her middle child for graduating.
“My Son @romelo is going to change the game…. He is dedicated, motivated , he remains teachable as well as FEARLESS🦍
The same month, she celebrated as oldest Rodney graduated high school.
“@rodneyy This Moment, This Day is YOURS…… Class of 2023,” the proud mom wrote. “FAMILY 1st IS OUR NONNEGOTIABLE.”
source: people.com
