Caitlyn Jenneris reflecting on parenthood forKhloé Kardashian’s birthday!

On Tuesday, the Olympic gold medallist, 73, wished her former stepdaughter — who had turned 39 — a happy birthday in anemotional tributeon Instagram.

She continued, “I promised your father that I would do my best to always be there for you kids and I know I haven’t been perfect but I will always love you and you are forever in my heart. I hope your day is filled with love, your kids, and happiness. 💕.”

Caitlyn Jenner; Khloe Kardashian

The message was written alongside a snapshot of a silver framed photo that showed Jenner posing with Kardashian during her 2009 wedding to former NBA starLamar Odom. Jenner walked Kardashian down the aisle on her big day, which took place at family friend Irving Azoff’s Beverly Hills mansion.

Jenner also shared another throwback photo — a framed picture of Kardashian and her daughterKendall Jenner— on her Instagram Story and added the same birthday message.

Kardashian reposted the photo and message to her own Instagram Story and wrote, “I love you!!!!!!! 💕,” in response. TheGood Americanco-founder’s momKris Jennermarried Caitlyn in April 1991, the month after Kris’ divorce from attorneyRobert Kardashianwas finalized. Kris and Caitlyn were married for 24 years before their divorce was finalized in 2015.

Khloe responded to Caitlyn’s Instagram Story.Caitlyn Jenner Instagram

Caitlyn Jenner Shares Emotional Birthday Tribute To Khloe Kardashian: ‘I Know I Haven’t Been Perfect’

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Kris, 67, and Robert Sr., who died, aged 59, in 2003 after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, shared four children together — Khloé,Kourtney Kardashian,Kim KardashianandRob Kardashian. Meanwhile, Kris and Caitlyn are parents to daughters Kendall, 27, andKylie Jenner, 25.

Kylie also wished her big sister a happy birthday on social media, sharing a series ofthrowback snapsof herself and Kendall as they posed with Khloé while pulling funny faces.

Caitlyn was married to Khloe’s mom Kris Jenner.Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images

Khloe Kardashian, former Olympian Bruce Jenner, T.V. personality Kimberly Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Robert Kardashian arrive at the Premiere of the new reality show “Keeping up with the Kardashians”

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“happy birthday to the love of my life !!!!! i couldn’t do it without you @khloekardashian you mean the whole world to me. i love you forever and beyond,” theKylie Cosmeticsfounder captioned the carousel of pictures on Instagram Tuesday.

Clearly appreciating all the birthday love she had shown, Khloe added, “I love you more than life itself!!!! I don’t think you’ll ever understand 🩵🩵."

source: people.com