A Letter to my baby

 

 

Harlow.

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Today is your Third birthday.

How did that even happen? I feel like yesterday I was sitting in that hospital bed wondering If you would ever make your appearance into the world. You were a fighter right from the start with how you came into this world and you still are.

You have the most amazing personality, always saying “Hi” to everyone you meet, jumping, skipping and twirling wherever you go. Your never afraid to just be you, that’s something I admire so much. You’ve taught me more in the last 3 years than I’ve learned in a lifetime, your constantly challenging me and testing my patience but the love I have for you is so indescribable.

When I see you dancing like no one is watching it brings me so much joy, your laughter is contagious and a sound I never want to stop hearing. We have done so much together already but the moments that its just me and you, having a one on one conversation those are the moments my heart treasures most. When your sleeping I sneak into your room to just sit at the foot of your bed and watch you dream or to give you a few extra kisses on the forehead, I’ve done that since you first came home from the hospital. I know one day you may not want me to kiss you goodnight or give me hugs in front of your friends, but I want you to know as long as I can I will sneak in to check on you after your asleep to give you a few extra kisses. I will reminisce about past memories we have made together until I can no longer remember. I will ALWAYS be your biggest cheerleader and support system, you’ll always be my baby.

I hope you have the most amazing day today and that you remember what’s actually important on birthdays, its not about the gifts or the cake its about living in the moment, spending time with family and celebrating the fact that your one year old and we have another year ahead to dance together. I love you my baby girl.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARLOW

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Photos: Warin Marie Photography

 

Dance my baby… DANCE

Do you ever sit and just dream? I’ve always been a dreamer !

I use to just sit and dream about the one day I would hopefully have a little girl of my own. A mini me, my partner in crime, a sweet little one I could hug, kiss and spoil myself. A little human that was all mine! I dreamed of the day that I got to dress her up like a ballerina and drop her off at her first dance class. TODAY WAS THAT DAY!

My dreams came true, that moment I had pictured in my head was actually a reality. Wow what an overwhelming and amazing feeling to have dreamed of this day and have it actually happen. She was so beyond excited today which also made my heart happy. From the second she put on her outfit she had a smile ear to ear and kept spinning around and around. You could tell this was so exciting for her.

To some people this probably sounds stupid and that’s ok, everyone has those things they dream of or strive to achieve. For some it may be having a really fancy sports car or traveling to somewhere they’ve only dreamed of. Everyone has their own personal dreams and I think that’s what makes us all so special in our very own way. It’s so very important to have dreams, it makes life more exciting when you have dreams. There isn’t a lot better of a feeling then when you get to achieve a dream or a goal you had.

Having kids is extremely challenging, even more than I had thought however its even better than I thought too. These memories are what life’s all about, this is what I live for it’s what makes my heart full.

Today was a great day and I look forward to seeing her dance with the biggest smile like no one is watching.

Dance my baby, dance.

XO

Jenna