May 8, 2011
Dear Maelie,
It might seem a little odd that I’m writing to you on my very first Mother’s Day. But there are some things I want you to know, my girl, because I love you.
God took your daddy and me on a journey, one that was not what we had imagined at all, before he made us parents. And because of the waiting, heartache, and tears, we know that you are that much more special. Through all of that, He had you picked out for us!
Our little Mae, you are so very loved and treasured.
When I first found out I was expecting you, I was SO EXCITED. (It was really hard to keep it a secret for a few weeks!) Over time, I was convinced you were a boy. (Isn’t that so funny?) But deep down I w anted
a girl, and God knew that and gave me the desire of my heart.
You made my dreams come true on June 14, 2010, when you made your entrance into this big, crazy world. I couldn’t wait to hold you, love you, hug you, kiss you, snuggle you, pray for you…be mommy to you. You came out ready for all of that…and at the same time, marching to the beat of your own drum.
I like that.
I like it that you’ve found your own rhythm so early in life. There’s gonna be a lot of dancing going on in our house as you grow up!
You’re going to learn a lot of steps from me, and you’ll teach me some, too. And we’ll figure out this mother/daughter dance of life together. It’ ll be fun.
😉
I also want you to know how much I love dreaming BIG dreams for you. As fun as it is to imagine what you might be like, though, I want your dreams to be
your own. I know God will give you those dreams, and I can’t wait to see who you will become!
With everything in me, I want you to be a girl who grows up to love Jesus and others.
Your daddy and I want you to see the world and learn to love
the beauty of diversity. (But take your time growing up because the first year has already gone by too quickly!)
I love you so much, my sweet girl. And even though it’s Mother’s Day, today I celebrate you.
Because you are what makes me mama…and you make my life so much sweeter, so much more beautiful, and so much more blessed.
May you find God’s blessings in each moment and grow to love Him more and more each day.
I’ll love you forever,
Mommy
UTTER SWEETNESS!!!!!!
And oh my goodness! That photo!!!
My oldest daughter has chosen June 14th, 2012 for her wedding day. Weird! Mae will be 2 that day.
And what a dance it will be! A mother and her daughter…..nothin’ quite like it Mel!
Hope your Mother’s day was as beautiful as you are!
Just about to pour me a cup of afternoon coffee and wanted to stop in and say hi.
Guess what I did about 30 minutes ago??? I turned on my a/c!!! Can you believe it??
It was almost 90 yesterday, so when I started gettin’ a bit too sweaty this afternoon I said, “Forget this, I’m turnin’ on my air conditioner!”
Don’t worry, it’s gonna be rainy and mid 50’s Wednesday. It’s Colorado weird weather for ya!
90? Seriously?! We got lower 70’s today…pretty nice when the sun was out.
I was busy bakin’ whoopie pies all afternoon with my cool friend. She’s launching a website this week…I’ll have to pass the link on to you. Mae is gonna be the “Whoopie Baby”. Got an adorable shot of her with whoopie pie smeared on her face. Haha!
Thanks for stoppin’ in!