letter to my baby.

Posted on | October 31, 2009 | 11 Comments

Dear Harper,

I always planned on writing you a letter for your first birthday, I just didn’t imagine itwould come so quick. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since you came into our lives.

Being pregnant with you was one of the happiest times of my life, topped only by having you actually here in my arms. Watching you come into this world with your Daddy right by my side was the most miraculous thing I’ve ever done. What a year it’s been. Seeing your personality develop over the months has been such a joy. You are silly, caring, spunky and most of all, hilarious.

Tonight you woke up crying and I rocked you in the rocking chair trying to comfort you. You took up my whole chest and lap! You used to fit snuggly on one shoulder. I held you and tried to mentally file away the whole moment in my memory bank. Your little hand grasping your blankie, your cheek on my chest, the gentle weight of your little body snuggling against me. You may not understand my love for you until you have a baby of your own, but i’ll say it anyways – I love you more than words can ever say. I love you so much it makes my heart hurt sometimes. You are the sunshine of my life.

(If you’re reading this as a teenager, you might be totally grossed out by how mushy I am being right now, and that’s ok. Just pull this letter out again when you’re say, 30).

This past year you’ve had many firsts. It seemed each week brought something new, and you were constantly changing. Rolling over, giggling, sitting up, then crawling, now almost walking. There are a world of firsts in front of you. First steps, first skinned knee, first words, first day of school, first love, first heartbreak – your life is ahead of you. I hope you know I’ll be there for you for all of these things and more.

I am so excited to see the little girl, then young lady, then woman you will become. Their are so many memories to be made and I just want you to know, and always know, I am so very proud to be your Mommy.

Happy birthday, my beautiful girl.

Love,

Mommy

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