I know I'm not the perfect momma. I lose my patience, I am sometimes too busy to stop and listen to what you are trying to tell me, and on occasion I just feel like giving up. It's been 3 years since I've had a good night's sleep, and that catches up to a person quick. But I want you to know that I am trying.
Too often I get overwhelmed with dirty diapers and spilled milk that I sometimes miss the important things in life, like your sweet giggles and generous hugs. Then, when you're off at daycare, my heart hurts because I'm not able to snuggle you. You are both getting so big, so fast, and I'm so scared that I will miss something.
Sammy - I am so proud of you for everything that you do. You're such a big boy! I almost cried yesterday when you decided you were too big to sit on the potty and stood up instead. You are so independent now that you feel like you don't need my help any more, but I want you to know that I am always here to help you when you change your mind or when things might get too difficult. I know things are hard for you right now, having a new baby sister and not being the center of Momma's world anymore, but I want you to remember that I love you both the same, but I loved you first. You will always be special to me, more special than you will ever know. I need you to be my big helper, not to hurt your sister when you get mad.
Kaya - You started out this tiny little creature that I was almost scared to hold, in fear of breaking you. So much has changed in the eight months that you have been here! You are growing to be such a beautiful little girl, and I thank God every day for how healthy you are. You are so smart and inquisitive, figuring everything out without Momma's help. I was worried when you didn't seem to want to roll over, but then you started crawling and pulling up on everything in the same week!
To both of you - you are my world. My life started the day I had you, Sammy, and was made even better the day Kaya joined us.
I love you, my Munchkins.
Love,
Momma
Too often I get overwhelmed with dirty diapers and spilled milk that I sometimes miss the important things in life, like your sweet giggles and generous hugs. Then, when you're off at daycare, my heart hurts because I'm not able to snuggle you. You are both getting so big, so fast, and I'm so scared that I will miss something.
Sammy - I am so proud of you for everything that you do. You're such a big boy! I almost cried yesterday when you decided you were too big to sit on the potty and stood up instead. You are so independent now that you feel like you don't need my help any more, but I want you to know that I am always here to help you when you change your mind or when things might get too difficult. I know things are hard for you right now, having a new baby sister and not being the center of Momma's world anymore, but I want you to remember that I love you both the same, but I loved you first. You will always be special to me, more special than you will ever know. I need you to be my big helper, not to hurt your sister when you get mad.Kaya - You started out this tiny little creature that I was almost scared to hold, in fear of breaking you. So much has changed in the eight months that you have been here! You are growing to be such a beautiful little girl, and I thank God every day for how healthy you are. You are so smart and inquisitive, figuring everything out without Momma's help. I was worried when you didn't seem to want to roll over, but then you started crawling and pulling up on everything in the same week!
To both of you - you are my world. My life started the day I had you, Sammy, and was made even better the day Kaya joined us.
I love you, my Munchkins.
Love,
Momma
Beautifully written and beautifully felt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a great treasure for them to have from you.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Jamie! We really our kids and sometimes it worries us that they might not need us anymore. Well, moms are paranoid sometimes but that is because of our love for our little ones.
ReplyDeletePRICELESS!THEY WILL ALWAYS NEED THEIR MOMMY!!! XO
ReplyDeleteThis was beautiful. Very honest and sweet. They will be very lucky to have this.
ReplyDeleteErin K. (erinknack08@yahoo.com)