dear isabella.

i think you're the most amazing little one i have ever met. i don't say this because you're my own-i really mean it! you're 16 months old and i can't believe how grown up you seem to me. you're so smart and i'm totally impressed with the amount of information your brain can process. god truly blessed us. you bring such joy to all. you love "woofs" and "babies." you love your animal book and make all their sounds, so much so, it has more tape on it than the roll its self. you have the BEST personality and the BEST smile. i'm especially enjoying and soaking up all the cuddles, kisses and hugs these past few days. i'm so excited for you to have a little sibling. you don't know it yet, but so are you. you're so kind and loving. you share so well with others and know how to put a smile on any ones face. you have the greatest laugh. you're a total goof ball! you love to eat and enjoy anything we give you (even the healthy stuff)! you love books, especially your "bible." your obsessed with your new little princess couch and baby doll. you love to be outside and enjoy very long walks. i know we'll be great friends when you get older but still respect me as your mother. i know you will serve God until the end. you're loved by so many people and pray that you will learn to love others the same way too.

i love you. i love you more than you will ever know. i love you to the moon and back. i pray you learn to appreciate life no matter life's circumstances.

thank you for allowing me to experience a mother's love for her child. thank you for helping me understand what a mother/daughter bond will once be. i will ALWAYS cherish every moment we have together, even the ugly.

love, mama