As I sit here on the couch, sipping my iced coffee and I watch you sleep on the couch next to me, I can't help but thank the Lord for giving you to us.
Today, you are exactly one month old, and time flew by! You are doing so much, more than I imagined you would be doing already. You smile and coo, and try talking to your toys when we lay you down on your play mat, you can hold your head up for such a long time, and you try to roll over. You love sleeping on your daddy's chest, and you have such an outgoing strong personality; when you want held or fed, it has to happen right away or else you yell at us, same goes for play time, when you just want to play and stretch, you make sure we know it. We love hearing you yell and talk to us, it is the most precious sounds in the world to me because knowing we almost lost you, every sound you make is a huge reminder that God was looking out for you. I know we may not always get along as you grow older, and we may fight about a lot of things, I want you to know I love you the same, and that will never change.
You are teaching me a whole new idea of patience, understanding, and love, a love I never knew existed. Your daddy and I are so lucky to have you in our lives, and we can't wait to teach you all sorts of new things, and all about Jesus. I am writing this to you, so you can remember a few things that I hope you will never forget, I am positive there will be more things I will want you to remember as you grow but for now, these 6 seem most important..
- Don't wish to grow up too fast. Enjoy your life, the exciting days, the boring days, and even the days after you have your first heartbreaks. Each day really is a gift from God, and whether it be a good day or a bad day, it's still a day you are alive and healthy.
- Friends come and go. You could have the same friends from childhood up until high school or college, but they could easily become distant memories after you both hit adult-hood. Your dad and I are always here for you when you need us, whether it be to just talk, or gossip, or enjoy time together!
- My love for you will never change, I will never love you less than I did the day before. Nothing you do will ever make me love you less or regret you. You are so special to me, and I will never be able to show you exactly how much my heart beats for you.
- Be confident in yourself. Don't let your dad or I, nor friends define who you are. Your hairstyle, clothing style, and confidence levels are all up to you. I pray you will keep a modest mindset and always be mindful of the Lord when making these choices. We may have a few rules on what is okay or not okay to wear, but we will never force you to wear styles.
- Don't give away your innocence. As awkward as this may be for both of us, we need to talk about this openly and freely and often. Sex is only 'okay' if you are married to the man you are doing it with. Heartbreaks come too easily, and even if you are convinced you will be with a certain boyfriend forever, it isn't always true.
- Always keep an open mindset, when you meet someone always be as kind as you can, on the phone or in person. You never know if that person will be your future spouse, their parent, or even a future manager. The happier you are about life, the happier you really will be.
I love you more than you understand, but I know you will understand sooner than we both plan for. Once you have children of your own, you will be open to a whole new world of love. But for now, please stay my little girl, and need your mommy, because I need you.
I love you bug,
Mommy.
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