Dear Kadin,
Today I celebrate the day God made me your mother and forever changed my life. The day I began living not only for myself but for this tiny, helpless little being . . . you.
Five years ago today at 5:10 p.m. your tiny body was placed on my chest as you cried your first cries and took your first breath. It was one of the most amazing moments of my life . . . and as I stared in wonder at the sight of you, and at the sight of your daddy's tears . . . I couldn't imagine how I got so lucky.
Although you are too young to understand the depths of how much I love you, it seems to me you have already grown too old. I miss the feel of your body in my arms as I would rock you to sleep . . . the warmth of you laying on my chest . . . the sounds of you cooing. Oh how I wish you could stay young for just a bit longer, before you become even more independent and the influences of the world creep their way into your life.
I have so many hopes and dreams for your future and so many worries for your safety. Five years ago I would have never imagined the amount of love I could feel for another individual. You have completely stolen my heart Kadin - and even now when I look into those five-year old brown eyes . . . I can still see my baby boy staring back at me.
Thank you Kadin . . . for allowing me the opportunity to be your mommy. I am so proud of you . . . how much you have learned and grown in these five years. I love your sense of humor and the sound of your laughter that fills this house . . . your energetic spirit and your boundless imagination. I love you for how much you have taught me about myself . . . and how you've made me realize how much growing up I still have to do. I only hope I can be the type of mother you deserve.
I love you Kadin. May you stay as innocent as the day you were born, and Happy Birthday buddy!
1 comments:
Okay, this made dad cry. That's what I want him to know, but can't say it as eloquent as you did. He'll always be my baby in my heart.
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