Love Letter

I believe it is so important to share with our loved ones, especially our children, how much we love them. Before Audrey was even born I started writing her letters. I want her to always know my affection for her and that it started before she took her first breath.

In today's day and age everything is about emails, ecards, egreetings, etc. I still believe in the power of a good old fashion letter, and while I am sharing this via an electronic blog with you, my daughter is getting on paper.

Take the time today to leave a letter for someone, and let your words be a legacy of love.

Dearest Audrey,

I wanted to take a few minutes today and share with you some (of the many) things I love about you.

I love how you say the word yes, “yyeesss”. It’s said with such conviction and emphasis, and excitement about what is being said and what is about to come.

I love that you love to sing, everything from “I love you” to “ABCs”, you sing a long, not missing a beat, even when you don’t know the words.

I love when we sing “I love you” at night, you hold on to the crib railing, sway back and forth, give hugs and kisses during the right parts of the song, and constantly want to do it again, “MORE!”.

I love how curious you are and that you love to look for airplanes, helicopters, and lizards.

I love that you already get excited over your shoes and prefer sparkles and butterflies when it comes time to picking a pair to put on.

I love that you love to make us laugh and that you sometimes even make yourself laugh; you are already a little star.

I love when we get to snuggle, first thing in the morning, when you are still sleepy and rest your head on my shoulder. It doesn’t happen all the time so I cherish it when it does happen.

I love how you say Grandma “MahMA” and Grandpa “Pop-pops”, Gigi and “No George”.

I love that you get so excited for Menchies just like your mommy, and how much joy you get out of that little treat.

I love when you say “yummy to tummy” while you rub your hand over your belly-you say this when you are talking about pizza.

I love that you love the doggies and run around the house to kiss and hug them; I love how you like to sit on the floor next to Hannah when she is curled up in the bedroom.

I love watching you play independently, seeing your imagination at work as you put Puppy and Elmo to ‘night-night” and give Baby the bottle.

I love that you are already a leader, the first in line to walk out to the playground, and the source of comfort for Molly and the other kids at school.

I love that the future for you is so bright and I get a front seat to watch the wonder and glory of you unfold

Audrey, I could spend the whole day writing down all the things I love about you. There is no one like you, you are one in a million and I am blessed to be your mommy.

I love you Sweet Girl,

Mommy