My baby girl

Dear Grace,

I love you so much. I say this to you about a million times a day, and I think it's because every moment I think I honestly do love you more than the moment before. You are becoming the most beautiful little girl....you're sweeter, smarter, and spunkier every day....and you are the best daughter a mommy could EVER ask for.

You find joy in everything which makes our days so happy....
*The other night you were eating chicken nuggets for dinner and became so excited when you nibbled your nugget into the shape of a "7." If only I could keep you this carefree and easily amused forever! ;)
*You belly laugh every single night when Jackson burps after drinking his milk too quickly.
*And nothing makes you happier than going into a closet filled with shoes...especially Gram's.

You are also a wonderful big sister and Jackson adores you more than anyone else. There's something so special about the relationship between siblings, and I feel so blessed that I'm able to witness your relationship grow. My favorite part of every day is when the two of you are getting into trouble while Mommy has her back turned. There's nothing better than hearing your laughter together... I love that you chase him up the stairs just to hear him giggle; I love how he tries to catch your eye every time he does something new. I've said it before, but I swear the laughter that I hear is different than any other kind...the bond between you is so strong, and I hope it stays that way throughout your lives. The two of you are a team, and I'm just so lucky to be the coach!

I feel like I could write a book detailing all the adorable and naughty things you do, but this letter is already way overdue. Tonight, you are actually out on the town with your Grandpa Rick and cousin, Zachary, so I promised myself I would post this letter. You are seeing Seussical the Musical, and it will be your 3rd play in less than 2 weeks!!!! I will be thrilled if your love of music and dance continues. You sat through a production of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast, and you loved both of them so much. We'll see how tonight goes!!!

I'll say it again, because by writing this letter and thinking about all the things you do, my heart just overflows with the love I have for you....so, I LOVE YOU...so much that I could just eat you up...which I usually try to do!!!!! Recently, you have been very concerned with what the "big girls" do and how they behave. You have made it very clear to me that you will not need to hold my hand when you're big; I won't have to stay at your play dates; you won't have to ask what color you can paint your nails. Those things may be true, but I do hope you'll always know that should you want, I will ALWAYS want to hold your hand. I am your # 1 fan, and I can't wait to watch you grow into the beautiful big girl I know you're going to be!

With more love than you'll ever know....Mama Bear