My sweetest Sadie,
It was five years ago today that I held
you, my precious baby girl, in my arms for the very first time. You
were the fulfillment of everything I'd ever hoped for in my life. In
that moment, my world shifted, and I was bound to you in a way that
I'd never been before. Each day since that day, I've watched you
learn and grow. I witnessed your first wobbly steps, kissed away your
first ouchies, wiped away thousands of tears. I framed those first
scribbled drawings, read hundreds of bedtime stories, nursed dozens
of fevers. I held your hand when you were frightened, walked you in
to your first day of school, watched you sit and play like the brave
girl that you are. I took my place on the sidelines, daring to leave
you alone to face the world, all the while feeling the tight grip you
held on my heart.
At some point, I stopped seeing that
toothless grin, the baby fat faded, and a strong little woman began
to shine through. You are creative and compassionate, thoughtful and
kind, sincere in the most unexpected moments. You know the perfect
things to say to make my heart smile, and when I've had an especially
hard day, your heartfelt hugs seem to take away all of life's
stresses.
It's hard to believe that it's been
five years since I first felt your presence in my life, and yet, I
can't imagine a world without you in it. I've loved watching you
blossom into the beautiful child you have become. And even though I
tell you pretty much every day to stop growing up, the truth is that
every day I look forward to seeing you open up a little more, and I
will continue to watch you with expectant eyes every moment for the
rest of my life. There are big things in your future, sweet child,
and I cannot wait for you to discover them.
Nothing I give you could measure up to
the gift you me every day by letting me be your Mommy, but each day I
promise to try to give you all that your growing heart needs to
flourish. There aren't enough I love you's in the world to show you
how much you mean to me. You are so loved, baby. Happy 5th Birthday.
Your mountain is waiting... so get on your way.
With all my love,
Mommy
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