Hey there, friends! If you’ve been following the Brinkley family, you know that Christie Brinkley is not just a legendary supermodel but also an incredible mom. On July 2, this iconic woman took to Instagram to celebrate her youngest daughter, Sailor Brinkley-Cook, turning 21. In a touching post, Christie shared a beautiful poem titled "Sailor’s Happy Birthday Poem" along with some adorable childhood photos of Sailor. It’s the kind of moment that makes you pause and reflect on how fast time flies.

Christie’s Heartfelt Words

Let’s dive into the poem, where Christie, now 65, reminisces about Sailor’s journey so far. She starts off by saying, “21 years around the sun you’ve learned a thing or two. It started with little you, wanting to do everything your brother and sister could do!” This line beautifully captures the early days of Sailor trying to keep up with her siblings—step-sister Alexa Ray Joel, 33, and brother Jack Brinkley-Cook, 24. Can you picture that? A tiny Sailor looking up to them and dreaming big!

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And just like that my little sunflower is 21! Sailor, May you breeze thru this next year with the wind at your back and your sails filled with laughter adventure and love! @sailorbrinkleycook beautiful flowers by @vsfnyc
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Sailor: A Natural Leader

Throughout the poem, Christie goes on to describe her daughter as a “natural leader” who’s “kind to one and all.” Now, that’s high praise coming from someone who knows Sailor inside out. Christie also highlights some of Sailor’s incredible accomplishments. For instance, she talks about how Sailor makes clothes look chic as a model for IMG, graces the pages of Sports Illustrated, and even works with legendary photographer Bruce Weber. These are huge achievements for someone so young, and Christie couldn’t be prouder!

Christie’s Final Words

Wrapping up her heartfelt essay, Christie writes, “Yes, in 21 years you have learned a thing or two. Especially how to make the world a better place just by being you! Sail on, Sail on, Sailor! I love you soooooo much!” It’s moments like these that remind us why Christie Brinkley is such an amazing mom. Her words are not just a celebration of Sailor’s birthday but also a reflection of the bond they share.

The next day, Christie shared more photos from Sailor’s birthday celebration. In the caption, she wrote, “And just like that my little sunflower is 21! Sailor, may you breeze through this next year with the wind at your back and your sails filled with laughter, adventure, and love!” Who wouldn’t want a mom like that, right?

South Fork Natural History Museum Honors Christie Brinkley — Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images

Christie also shared a funny story about Sailor’s birth. She joked, “Sailor had her first big adventure in the first minute of her life! As the doctor handed her to me for her first hug … the bottom half of the table we were on broke … turning our bed into a slide!!!!” Can you imagine? She continues, “I held tight to my baby girl as we slid off right onto the doctor! Talk about comedic timing and a memorable first entrance! That’s my @sailorbrinkleycook.”

It’s no surprise that Christie and Sailor have such a close bond. Just earlier this year, they walked the runway together at New York Fashion Week for the first time ever during Elie Tahari’s show. They even gave each other high-fives as they passed on the catwalk. How cool is that?

We’re all rooting for their amazing relationship!