Happy first Christmas. Happy first stocking hung by the chimney with care. Happy first twinkle in your eye from the lights on the tree. Happy first crinkle as you tear into wrapping paper like it is the best gift you’ve ever received. Happy first hug and kiss from a grateful mom and dad on Christmas morning.
You’ll come to know that I’ve been writing Christmas letters to your Father since we celebrated our first holiday together. Now, I have two special letters to write. I am blessed.
2011 changed my world. Transformed by a tiny person…. that’s you! Being a mother is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. Better than anything you could ever find wrapped under a tree. You bring me more joy than words can express. Watching you grow in every way, every day, makes my spirit dance.
Some of my favorite memories of you from 2011:
Being born. Holding you in my arms for the very first time. Seeing you look up at me with those loving eyes. The first time you smiled at me. Hearing you coo. Seeing you grow… quickly! Watching you snuggle with Daddy. Seeing you dance with Daddy, as your whole person comes alive to a song. Being there as you grow to love our family and especially watching you play with your cousins. Seeing the joy you bring to our families. Watching you try to stand and walk. Hearing you try to say words and babble those beautiful baby sounds. Watching your mind learn a million different things in a day. What a smart little girl you will be.
I am so proud to be your mother. I hope, one day, you’ll be proud to be my daughter. I love you more than you’ll ever know.
Love,
Mom
