I Promise

Dear Baby,

On April 4th 2013, your father and I got the biggest surprise of our lives: we found out about you! As overwhelmed as we were by the idea of you growing inside my belly, we were equally as happy because we knew you were only going to add to our already bursting hearts.

As I write this, you've been growing for only 15 weeks, but already your family- your grandparents, aunts and uncles are all excited and can't wait to meet you! You are one lucky baby because they are all positive, strong, smart, compassionate, hard working, healthy, creative, generous and overall the loveliest people to grow up around, promise.

Before we know it, you'll be born, a tiny little infant. As your mom, I promise to sooth your cries, nurture, take care and protect you. As you grow, I promise to sing and read to you everyday. I promise to be there when you wake up from a scary dream to tuck you back to sleep. As you grow bigger, I promise to take you on adventures, throw you fun birthday parties, help with your homework, and stay home with you when you're sick. I promise to make warm family meals, yummy lunches everyday and healthy snacks along the way. I promise to guide and encourage you in all your endeavors. I promise to listen to your worries, fears, complaints and try to appease them the best that I can. Most of all Baby, I promise to be there to comfort, support, and love you... always.

I can't wait to hold you for the first time and whisper in your ear these promises I will keep.

Love,
Mom xox