When you were born you had a full head of dark brown hair, long lashes, and deep blue eyes. The doctor said you had my cheeks and the labor nurse said your feet were big, but I couldn't remember ever seeing such tiny toes! You were perfect.
At 17 days old you had your first giggle. It was a gentle sound, like a high-pitched coo, but your intent was clear. We'd just finished the 4am showing of Changed You Fed You Why Won't You Go Back To Sleep?, and you couldn't help but rejoice in your victory. Devon: 17, Mommy: 0.
And when I feed you? Well. That's my favorite thing of all. Because you tuck your arm around my side and tickle me with your fingers. I can close my eyes and feel that tickle even when you're sleeping, which is important, because I know your hands won't always be so small.
This week we'll celebrate our first Thanksgiving together. It's a holiday where we eat lots of comfort food and think about the things that make us happiest. My little girl... years from now, if you should read this note, know that I have never been more thankful, happy, or at peace with myself than I am when I'm with you.
I love you with all my heart...
Mommy
43 comments:
A lovely note for a lovely girl.
xo
You are so blessed!
Enjoy every minute ~~
xo Laura
I love when little babes have so much hair. They're like little adults. She is too cute.
*sigh*
xo
Kelly
I absolutely love these little tributes and notes to Devon. She is so lucky to have a mommy who dotes on her as much as you do, Bee. :)
Your letters to Devon always make me a little misty eyed. She is such a beautiful baby. I can't get over that full head of hair and those huge blue eyes.
Thanksgiving will be especially significant for me this year because my son turns 3 on Thursday. I can't help but remember our 4am mommy-son dates and him tickling me while he was feeding. Enjoy every moment, because you're right, she'll grow up right before your eyes.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family!
'a little tear'
So special xx
This made my morning. I'm welled up with tears of joy - so beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! ox
these little notes just melt my heart. she's such a doll and i love that you have a whole new thing to be thankful for this thanksgiving.
Little stink pot!
what a lovely note.
And now I'm all teared up. : ) Not only was this a lovely note to Devon, but it reminded me of my Mom's Facebook status today. Today is my older brother's 38th birthday (the oldest of three). She said that 38 years ago she was the most thankful she'd ever been, because she was spending it with her perfect baby boy. Reading your note to Devon made my mom that much more "human" in my mind as I can picture her writing something very, very similar 38 years ago.
As always, a lovely post that enriched my day!
oh my gosh, she is the most darling wee thing! Sooooo very sweet, look at those eyes!
sweet post, my friend!
xx
callie
i feel privileged to have read this:)
She is the perfect bundle of cuteness!
Your notes always leave me a little teary eyed. Thanks for sharing this with us!!
Look at those eyes! She's a stunner. And that hair is pretty killer, too.
::sniff::
And that hair is very rock & roll. ;-)
That's just beautiful :)
OMG, the littlest bee is just BEAUTIFUL!
Perfect.
don't children have an amazing way of changing us forever? she is just so adorable.
i got a little teary eyed! devon is so lucky to have you for a mom!!! And may i just say that her eyes are the most gorgeous ive ever seen!!!! such a deep blue!!
That was so sweet, I loved reading this!
does she have blues? with dark brown hair?! oy. what a gorgeous combo. and those intense eyes...
this letter was perfect. so psyched you're loving this...
Such a beautiful note..! Have a goo Thanksgiving, Melisa. It sounds like you're already celebrating..!
xo,
-maria
She's so beautiful! I love reading your notes to her. Hope you and Devon have a great Thanksgiving,
{ Lindsey }
http://greatfullday.blogspot.com
Your notes to her are so sweet and loving!
sniff, sniff. what a beautiful post. so much to be thankful for.
This warms my heart. Thanks for sharing your love and life with all of us. Im thankful for you!
I can feel endless amounts of love through your words.
You kill me! So beautiful.
What an adorable baby :) and such a sweet post!
I hope you two have a wonderful Thanksgiving together!
oh my - woman you always make me all blubbery with these notes! so sweet. you make me want to get on that baby train asap. :P
Precious little love notes for your girl. I love it. The nurse told my mom I had big feet - she always tells that story - lol!
Happy Thanksgiving.
what beautiful words for your beautiful girl. she is so sweet and i'm sure if she could talk would be so thankful for a mama like you.
happy thanksgiving sweet melisa!
your letters to your daughter are not for the faint of heart. sigh...
:)
SO sweet. you are the loveliest mama.
So sweet - both of you.
your love notes to devon are so precious. enjoy your holiday!
Exactly.
Perfectly, exactly right. And, dear Bee, it only gets better.
you're killing my ovaries. they're rioting, trying to make themselves heard. i miss the baby my toddler used to be. and i feel so cliche!
that was so beautiful. so glad i came across this. enjoy your life and your baby!
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