To my first baby,

I have been thinking a lot about how we only have a few months left before our little baby joins us, and while I am so excited I would be lying if I didn't mention I have shed some tears too. You see, after the baby gets here it will no longer just be you & me together all the time. For 2.5 years you have been my little companion, my sous chef, my shopping buddy, my cuddle partner and the person I spend more time with than anyone else---my best little friend. So even though this is a time of great anticipation and excitement I am also mourning the loss of our special time together.

I hope you always know how special you are to me. You after all gave me the greatest gift I have ever received, you turned me into a Mommy. You were my first sweet baby that was born from my body but stayed intertwined in my soul. You were the first baby I fell in love with and continue to fall even more in love with every day. You were the first person I ever loved so fiercely that it's sheer magnitude surprised me. You were the first person that I have ever looked in the eyes and knew I would do absolutely anything for. You taught me to be patient, you pushed me to my limits and challenged me in ways I never have been challenged before. You, sweet girl, made me into a mommy, and because of you I know how capable I am of loving and nurturing this next baby.

Nothing else in this world means more to me than you and I hope one day I can give you back all these great gifts that you have given me. One day I hope you can see yourself through my eyes because then you would never have any self-doubt or insecurities. You would wake up every morning knowing you are so incredibly amazing. I see the most beautiful little girl before me, shining and growing so radiantly. Keep on shining---I am so incredibly proud of you.

Hold my hand sweet angel and let's start this new journey together....I think we are ready.....

Love you,

Your Mama