For 7 years, I have loved you and solely you. You made me a mom. I grew you for a short 32 weeks and have loved you and celebrated you for just over 6 1/2 years. You’ve been our one and only. Unexpectedly this will end soon, but this is what I hope for you.

I hope you know that mom’s heart is big enough to still love you just the same. Mom is still going to be your biggest supporter. I will always keep your belly full. My arms will always be open for your many hugs. There will always be time for our lunch dates and trips to the movies. I’ll still make puzzles with you on the floor. I promise to still read to you and help you learn. I will still do everything I can to keep you safe and protected. I will alway be there to kiss the bo bo’s and clean your scrapes.

You will forever be my #1. You made me grow up as a person and together we have grown. You were the first person I loved besides your daddy. You taught me a new kind of love. You taught me just how much a heart can love another human being before even meeting them.

I pray that you will protect your little sister and give her the love you share with me. I hope that adjusting to having another baby in the home doesn’t cause you too much stress or overwhelm you too much. Mom will try to make it as easy as I can for you. Love you to the moon and back!