Letters to My Kids

Squish is ONE

My dearest little boy.  Today my Squish is One. How is it possible that you are one already?  Why does the first year fly by so fast?!  I wish babyhood lasted two years so I could just fully soak up every cute, quality baby-goodness moment. Before I get into those moments.  I just need to remember the goodness of God that I get to enjoy life with you.  All morning I've been thinking about what I would feel or think about the moment when time stood still for forty minutes. When it would take an act of God, a quick acting, wise thinking midwife, and the right people praying and running things. Amazing that the testimony is this sweet boy who loves to laugh and brings so much joy to our lives.  And today I get to say Happy Birthday my sweet, full-of-life Squish, who came…

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Year 3 with Itty Bitty

My Dearest Itty, Let me preface this letter and remind you I love you.  I really do.  You are the daughter I prayed for and know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God designed you to be a beautiful soul in our home.  And yet, I am also equally grateful that the year deemed the terrible twos is officially behind us. ;)  That's not to say there were not amazing, crazy great moments.  Year 3 was full of them!  Wow. I can't even believe it.  You have now been earth side for three full years!  This past year was the year you became a big sister....not an easy transition when you are only two.  Watching the two of you together is among one of my greatest joys this past year.  You two have the cutest relationship.  You love him well,…

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