Everyone who has ever been a parent knows that feeling of indescribable love and adoration that you have for your child, or children. The moment that little soul enters the world, your world changes instantaneously. You become a better person. You are all of the sudden fuller. Even when you thought your life was full, complete, content, you realize that this was that peace you were longing for. Your child's smile, their laughter, their eyes so bright and innocent, their complete willingness to trust you and know that you are theirs and they are yours. I find it so hard to believe, to comprehend, that a child does not change everyone in this way, because of the way it changed me. I instantly became a mom. A loving, devoted mother bear. Willing to protect her at all costs. Willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe, happy and whole. Ava, one day I hope you look back on your life with your daddy and I and know that you were and are loved more than anything. To know that you always can come home and home will always be here. For now though, I am just going to enjoy you, my baby. Your silliness and fire. Your smart and bright spirit which has made me a better person. Sappy? Yes, it is, but I never knew such love. So here is to many, many, many more mornings with my sweet little Ava. You are very loved by many. When you are older, I hope you will read this. To my baba Ava. Love mommy (and dada).
Ava is truely a gift from heaven. She is the most precious angel...our family absolutely adores and loves her. Dont forget that the way a child behaves through life is a reflection onto those that raise them...Ava too is truely blessed to have such wonderful parents and family. Now I just need Ava in the brother form..."hint" "hint"
ReplyDeleteSo true and so well spoken. This warms my heart because I know and feel it too. What lucky ladies we are. xoxo to you and Ava.
ReplyDeleteThank you Aunt Mannie. You are such an amazing sister and mommy. Ava loves you so much and feels so comfortable with you. Thank you for always offering to help me out and always being there for me. I love you so very much.
ReplyDeleteMandy you are so sweet. I love you and care for you and Z a lot. You have always had such a kind heart. You are a great mom and Zealand is an amazing little guy. I was so happy to finally meet him last month. I hope we can hang out again soon.
I love this picture of Ava looking at the ball. You can tell she really is studying it. The question is, is she studying it in a physical sense- She is going to be just like her Daddy- ,or an artistic since -she'll take after her Mommy-? Ahh----- time shall tell.
ReplyDeleteI love that thought Cynthia. Very interesting and exciting. Maybe she will take after one of us more than the other but also maybe she will be a lovely balance of both. I can't wait to see.
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