A letter to my three-year-old

30 April 2010

Dear Lucy Jane, 

It is hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that my baby girl is three.  In some ways it is because it has gone by so fast and I am amazed at how grown up, and smart, and beautiful you are. But it also seems like you have always been here. It is hard to remember what it was like before Max and Lucy.  I know it wasn't nearly as remarkable.

I will never forget the day that my sweet little twins were born.  It is one of those moments that is permanently etched in my memory.  It was joyous and terrifying all scrambled together in the same breath.  The first months were hard, but I loved being a mom even when it meant letting go. I love that nothing on this earth can take that away from me; you will forever be my baby and I am forever your mommy.  I never imagined I could love you this much.

You make me laugh everyday.  You are growing up into a little lady.  Just tonight you cried because you couldn't wear my wedding rings to bed.  I wanted to let you.  You love to be pretty and you bring out the beauty in everything you touch.  I love seeing the wonder and excitement in your face over the simplest of things.  

You still love music and I often think that you live in a musical.  You have a song for almost every occasion, and you will sing it as long as you don't know everyone is listening. You are talented.  I can already tell, and it is exciting to watch you learn new things.  You also love to make up songs and rhymes.  It makes my heart happy.

One of the best things about you, Lucy Jane, is how loving and affectionate you are.  You have learned that when you are sad or feeling anxious, all you need is a hug.  You ask for it, which makes me think you are mature beyond your three years.  You give the best hugs and snuggles.  Over the past year, bedtime has become one of my favorite times of the day. We lie in your bed singing songs, talking, and cuddling.  You always ask for "one last hug" at least twice.  I don't mind.  You also love to help put Scarlett to bed, singing her songs and giving her a goodnight kiss.  She loves and admires you.  You are sweet to her most of the time, and you love her too.

Lucy, you work harder than any other three-year-old that I know.  You are strong and courageous, and I admire your tenacity. Nothing will ever stand in your way.  You have proven that you can overcome anything and do anything you want to.  I know you can be anything you want to be, and I have no doubt that it will be amazing.

As I am writing this, I am feeling like it is incomplete.  I guess this is because there are not words to express to you how I really feel. How much I love and adore you.  How proud I am to be your mom.  You are more than I could have ever hoped for.  I hope you always know that.  

I love you,

Mommy 

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