On a day that wasn’t about the Mets or the postseason, Katia Lindor let the world into something far more personal: Her daughter’s second birthday. But rather than balloons and party lights, it was her words that struck. An emotional Instagram post showcased the depth of a mother’s feelings as she pondered the essence of love and growth intertwined with the enchantment that children bring into one’s life.

The pictures she shared said a lot on their own. A black and white portrait of Katia, Francisco Lindor, and their daughter huddled close in a timeless moment. And then, it was the caption, a message soaked in tenderness and memory. What could’ve been just a birthday post quickly became something more intimate. A celebration of identity, motherhood, and quiet strength.

“Two years of you, mi Amapola… and we are forever changed. You came into our lives with healing in your little hands and fierceness in your spirit. You are bright, brave, full of life, and somehow already know exactly what you want, whether it’s a snack, a snuggle, or your third lipstick application before 9 a.m., and you make sure the world knows it.”

From that point on, it was clear this was no ordinary birthday post. Katia described how her daughter’s presence rewired the way they see love. Not as something that splits among siblings, but something that multiplies. “That joy lives in the little things,” she wrote, “like stopping to pet a dog on the street or sharing a bite of yummy ice cream.” Her reflection on their “middle magic” child wasn’t just sentimental; it was grounding.

The post, paired with Jack Johnson’s “My Little Girl,” immediately drew a wave of love online. Parents and fans alike filled the comment section, praising the Lindors not just as a baseball family but as a team in their own.

Katia concluded her message with a tone that felt like a soothing melody. “Happy Birthday, our fierce and tender girl… We love you more than words.”

In a fast world of news flashes and updates that often grab our attention momentarily, it’s the words of a mother that truly resonate and linger within us.

From home to hero: Francisco Lindor leads All-Star voting as Mets’ lone starter hope

Just hours before Francisco Lindor’s wife, Katia, shared a moving birthday message for their daughter, the Mets’ shortstop is making headlines for another reason. This time, with his bat and glove, again. As fan voting heats up ahead of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, Lindor finds himself leading all National League shortstops by a mile, collecting over 1 million votes in the first phase. That’s nearly double the total of Dodgers star Mookie Betts, who sits in second with 597,188.

Lindor has earned every bit of that lead. He’s slashing .279/.353/.475 with 13 doubles and 14 homers, with an .828 OPS –  numbers that reflect more than just consistency. They point to leadership.

While the Mets have struggled to make a unified offensive push this season, Lindor has quietly carried the load, becoming the only New York position player currently leading his spot in All-Star voting. His surge comes at a time when fan ballots often reward flash over substance. But in Lindor’s case, he’s delivering both.

He’s not the only Met in striking distance, though. Pete Alonso trails Freddie Freeman in the NL first base race by a few hundred thousand votes, while Juan Soto is fourth among outfielders, flirting with a starting spot.

Still, it’s Francisco Lindor who stands tallest, both statistically and symbolically. Just as he’s the anchor in his family off the field, he remains the steady hand guiding the Mets on it. And if these early vote totals are any indication, fans are noticing.