As long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Dear Hailey,

Congratulations on being named student of the week, sweetheart. You have made me so incredibly proud of you. I am so proud of everything that you have accomplished since beginning preschool. Everyday I find out that you’ve learned something new. You can spell your name, recite your phone number, and count from 1 to 30. You’ve also learned to draw, and can even write some of the letters of the alphabet. I even love each and every piece of artwork you bring home to post on the fridge. You have come so far in such a short amount of time. I am amazed every day at your capacity for learning and growing.

I love you more than I could ever tell you, baby. Each day I look at you and know that you are all the best parts of me rolled into one wonderful little person. I hold your little hand and know that everything is right with the world. It feel as though I can hardly imagine a time when you were not a part of my life. It’s almost as though my life truly began the day that you were born. You absolutely were God’s gift to me, and I know that you have brought joy and happiness to every single member of our family for the last 4 years.

I want you to never stop reaching for your goals, Hailey. You are intelligent enough to become whatever your soul can imagine. I will do my very best to be there for you every step of the way. Mommy is not a perfect person, I make mistakes too, but we love each other enough to forgive and forget. I will hug you when you are sad, wipe away your tears when you are hurt, and laugh with you when you are happy. You are my special little girl and I will love you forever and always.

Hugs & Kisses,

Mommy