Tonight I just wanted to write you a little letter. I am so sorry that I have not written in a while. Mommy has never been so busy in her whole life ... but that does not change the fact that Mommy loves you more than her whole life. So, while you are asleep and before I fall asleep, I just want to write three things (out of the infinite number of things) that I love about the two of you.
Sprout:
1) I love our special mama and son times. For example, I love that you twirl my hair when you are sleepy. I love that your "snuggles and cuddles" and how you hug my neck as you close your long-lashed eyes. I love that I can be such a source of comfort and security for you as finally fall asleep.
2) I love your tender heart. When your sister is sad, you do your very best to make her feel better (most of the time). Whenever you hear a moving piece of music, your eyes tear up and your little lower lip quivers. And when you tell someone you love them, you really do make her whole day. And if that someone is ever sad, she thinks about a certain sweet little boy and she cannot help but feel completely blessed.
3) I love that you want to learn about everything! You want to know every species of animal and plant and dinosaur. You want to learn how to play the fiddle, drive a tractor, and hunt a bear. You want to sing in the choir like your daddy, build furniture like pawpaw, and cross stitch like mawmaw. I hope you know that Mommy and Daddy are committed to helping you do all of those things!
Bean:
1) I love that you are full of joy. You dance to the music of katydids. You sing (off key) at the very top of your little lungs. You think that everyone is your very best friend -- and when you smile at them, they cannot help but want to be your very best friend! Your laugh is just about the cutest thing Mommy and Daddy have ever heard ... and the wonderful thing about that is that you giggle all. of. the. time! Can I tell you how wonderful it is for us to hear our very favorite noise over and over again!
2) I love that you are a very strong and determined little girl. You, my short little bald friend, do not know your limits. You have exceeded all of your developmental milestones because you do not think you're too little to do anything. You want to climb like a monkey, talk as fast as an auctioneer, and create beautiful pieces of art. And if you fall, babble, or miss the paper with your crayon ... you do not get discouraged! You delight in you attempts and you try over and over again.
3) I love that you want to protect your brother. If he should cry, you run to take care of him. If he gets clumsy and falls, you run to his rescue. You love that "brodor" with all your heart. He is the first person you talk about when you wake up. You want to do everything with that boy. You want to be just like him ... and if he ever needs you, you are right there for him.
So goodnight, my sweet babies. I have enjoyed writing this short letter to the two little ones whom I love so dearly. May God bless you. I can't wait to hold you when you wake in the morning.
Love always,
Mommy
