A Mother's First Thoughts
Dear Kayla,
I have wanted to be a mother since I was a little girl, but I could never have imagined how much joy you could bring to my life. I've heard that having a baby changes everything, that you have a new capacity for love. Both are true. What I did not expect was how quickly you would rock my world. I would do anything for you. I am head over heals in love with you. I can hardly even remember what life was like without you, and you are only a few days old! Not to say that you are easy, but you are worth it! The looks you give me when I'm holding you of utter contentment; the way you look me over when you are feeding just melts my heart; the way you coo when you are almost sleeping is just so precious. You make me laugh with how pathetic you can be when you cry - with your high pitched squeaks and quivering lower lip. Makes me laugh and brings tears of joy to my eyes! I had trouble picturing you before you were born, especially since we didn't know if you were a boy or a girl. But you are just the most beautiful little girl. You remind me of myself, and of David - you seem to be a good combination of us both! You have the most beautiful, wide and eager blue eyes. You have the cutest little lips - they enjoy puckering, pursing and smacking, and you love to bite your lower lip - it is just adorable! You have my long "piano playing" fingers, and your daddy's long toes. You have such cute round cheeks. You have the best facial expressions too!! I am so looking forward to this journey called motherhood. You make me so happy, love. I can't wait to watch you grow.
All my love,
Mom
