Adalyn,
Where to start… I have sat here too long trying to decide exactly what I wanted to write to you. I’ve been thinking about this letter for months and everything I want to say in it. But as I sit here, all I can think about is how much the time has flown. How much you have grown into a beautiful little girl and how much I love you.
Tomorrow is your third birthday, this is extremely hard for me to come to terms with. We pass by the hospital you were born in every week and it feels just like yesterday your Daddy was rushing me down there because you were ready to come meet us. Each year with you has been a complete blessing. You are the whole world for your Daddy and I. We cherish every day with you and to watch and help you grow has truly been the best gift we’ve ever received.
I have many hopes and dreams for you for the years to come. Nothing too specific, mostly that you are able to achieve all your hopes and dreams and I pray that I get to help you in your journey. That I get to be there for you when you need me and learn to let go when you’re ready to do things on your own. I have no doubt you’ll go far and achieve everything you want. You are bright young lady and it already shows at your young age. To watch your personality and independence develop is amazing, every day it is a new stepping stone with you. Although you are independent, you sure do know how to love. You give the best snuggles, kisses and bear hugs a Mom could ever ask for. If i need a hug you are right there to give me one. I’ll never forget the day I started crying because things weren’t going right. The compassion you showed me was truly remarkable. You comforted me and brought a smile to my face. That is something I will never forget. The world is truly a better place because you are in it. Never change little girl, you are truly one in a million. I love you sweet girl with all of my heart. Happy Birthday little lady.
I love you,
Mommy xoxo
I’m writing these monthly letters with an amazing group of talented ladies and will be one large circle of blogs with letters to our children. So please continue on to my dear friend Kelly’s blog and read her letter to her children.
Amanda Norton - What a beautiful letter and gorgeous pictures! Happy birthday to your little princess!!
Letters to our Children-January » Jennifer Bacher Photography - […] and see the other’s inspiring images & letters. This month I’m linking to my friend Melissa Noste, who also writes as a contributor with me for Click It Up a Notch. I have had so much fun getting […]
Laurie - Tear jerker alert! 🙂 That third birthday is a tough one. The transition from toddler to kid is a big one! Delia’s 3rd hit me hard too.
Happy Birthday Adalyn! I hope you have a perfect day!
Courtney - Awww! You are killing me smalls!! I love it 🙂 Love that shot of her looking up from the balloons! Frame it!
Jennifer - So sweet Melissa! I love her little stylin outfit and big girl boots. These are images and loving words will be a keepsake forever!
kelly garvey - the world is truly a better place because you are in it…SO SWEET. i think that about you friend. adalyn must get it from her momma (you have to say it like you’re in a rap video). happy birthday a!
Emily - What a sweet letter Melissa! Adalyn will be lucky to have it when she gets older. I agree with Courtney about the balloon shot. It is beautiful!
Me & My Little Girl » Melissa Noste - […] just like them that much). Adalyn has a light grey pair as well (she’s wearing them in her 3 year old photos) and mine came in the mail over the weekend. So we had some fun showing them off. I’m […]