My Dearest
Camdyn,
“You are my
sunshine, my only sunshine; you make me happy when skies are gray…”
You, my baby
girl, are the light of my life, my sunshine. Today marks your second birthday…. I can hardly believe that you are two. TWO! It’s true what
they say; having kids makes time increase to warp speed! I honestly believe
that it was just yesterday that I brought you home from the hospital!
I am blessed
beyond measure to be your mommy. This year hasn’t been easy for us sweet girl,
but you have never let it stop you from conquering the world around you. This
past year I have watched you change in so many ways. Just one year ago, you
were still learning to walk and now you are running full steam ahead. Over this
year, I have watched your vocabulary grow from calling out simple words to
babbling endlessly about your hair bows matching your outfits. Most of all, I
have enjoyed watching your personality develop this year! You are full of
giggles, wiggles, and sass. As I am typing this letter I am smiling because I
am thinking about you taking me by the hand and saying, “Dance, Momma!” You
LOVE to dance. We crank the music up loud while I am making dinner and have
dance parties! You crack me up by wiggling those hips of yours! You are just
beginning to exert your independence and I love watching you try your best to
accomplish something after proclaiming “I do it!” I love your intense
curiosity. You are always asking me “What’s that?” or “Who’s that?” I love your
giant, open-mouthed, wet, sloppy kisses. I love how you wrap your arms around
my neck and squeeze. I love how you never meet a stranger. We can’t walk
through an aisle at Target without you saying “Hi!” to every person we pass.
And we can’t just smile and pass by. You insist that we stop and wait for a
response or you will just keep yelling “Hi!” louder and louder! I love how you
have such compassion already. Without understanding what tears are, you see
them and you respond with a hug. Somehow, you know just what I need. I love how
when I tuck you in at night I will say “I love you to the____” and you fill in
the blank with “MOON!”
Sometimes you make me crazy. Your favorite word is “No!” and you love squeezing your Capri Suns so that the straw becomes the catalyst in a volcanic eruption of juice (usually in my carpet!) You throw every morsel of uneaten food on the floor after declaring that you are “All done!” But even in the moments where I think our poor house may never again be presentable, I am so grateful for you. Truth be told, I wouldn’t trade all of the craziness of our life for anything. Why? Because our messy, crazy home tells the story of our love!
You are my
greatest gift, a priceless treasure that I have been given by God. Part of me
wants to freeze time because you are growing up way too fast, but those
thoughts are fleeting. Truth is, I have many things that I am excited to share
with you and teach you as you grow older. Mostly, I cannot wait to share with
you about God’s love and His grace. I pray for you every night – my prayer is
that you would grow up to love God and be passionate about His word and for His
people.
Camdyn, I love
you so much. Happy 2nd birthday! I love you to the MOON!
Love,
Momma
1 comments:
Angela, we are sooo proud of you for being one of the greatest Momma's who LOVES your child like you do. Camdyn as your years fly by never forget how precious your Momma is and that her love for you DOES go to the Moon.
we are excited to see the two of you together because your eyes are filled with such admiration for each other. May GOD continue to drench both of you with HIS overflowing, Anointing BLESSINGS.
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