I wrote this letter to Noah for his third birthday, but it's been on my Mom's computer and I just haven't gotten around to going over there and getting it to put on here! Anyway, here it is:
My Prince Noah, February 22, 2009
I don’t know if anyone will ever be able to put into words what love truly is. Shortly after your second birthday your sister joined us. There were many times that I wondered how I would be able to love both of you as much as I do now. Within a short period of time I just realized that God had the ability to stretch my heart to fit my love for the both of you. In a way I guess he was showing me how much he loves us. Who knew it would expand even more?
Yesterday morning your father left you and me in bed together when he left for work. I woke up about 8:15, surprised that your sister was letting us sleep in so late! I rolled over and put my arms around you. I was sure that you were dead asleep, but you softly spoke. You whispered, “I love you Mommy, very much.”
I’m sure that my heart grew at least twice its size! It’s not that you had never told me that you loved me, it’s just the way you said it! Then you rolled over, blinked several times, smiled, and exclaimed “It’s Saturday!”
I guess you saw that it was daylight out and I wasn’t leaving for work. We got up, got ready, and Lauren and I took you for your favorite meal at Yamagata’s.
Over this past year you have done so many things that are so memorable. I wish I had enough time and ink to write them all down. All of these things have shown me how fast you are going to grow up right before my very eyes. One thing you need to realize is that no matter how old you get you will always, always, be my baby boy. So, go ahead and grow up, but don’t forget that I will always expect you to be as lovable as you are on this very day.
In a few weeks you will be turning three and I’m excited to see the changes that will come for you, my Prince, in the following year.
Love,
Mom
