A Letter to Miriam

My dear, sweet, baby girl,
Time is a funny thing... On one hand it doesn't seem possible that two years have passed since I first saw your beautiful face as you lay sleeping in your crib at the Care Center. You're growing so quickly. The little baby is all gone and in front of me is this sweet, beautiful little girl full of giggles and mischief and silliness.
On the other hand, how can it only be two years since you entered my life? What did I do before my day was full of your happy songs and flying feet? It feels like you've always been here.
So today on the anniversary of you making me a mother, I just wanted to tell you how much I love you and how proud I am of you.
I love that you love books so much! Child after my own heart. I love to hear you sing! Your sweet voice singing "Amazing Grace" sends shivers down my spine. Nothing can raise my spirits like your silly sense of humor and giggling rendition of Cookie Monster. I am so proud of how thoughtful you already are... whether it's making sure your brother has his cup or patting my arm when you knew I was upset. Your wild and crazy side makes dull moments rare and who likes dull moments? Sometimes I can't believe how like me you are.... where DID you get that stubborn streak?
I look at you and I see the most beautiful little girl in the whole wide world both on the outside and the inside. You are everything I every wanted in a daughter and so much more! I thank God everyday that He has entrusted you to me. May I always be the mother you deserve.
I love you with all my heart my precious daughter.
Mommy