When I first see you in the morning, and you grin as wide as you can, sleepy eyes and all.

When you flash me a smile from across the room.

When you laugh hysterically just by locking eyes with me.

When I pick you up out of the crib, and you plant two slobbery, open-mouthed smooches on my cheek.

When you’re tired, so you cuddle in close. Your heart beats next to mine, just like it always used to. For a moment, we feel like one again.

When you smile and giggle because you think sneezing is funny. If I say “bless you”, it becomes even funnier.

When Daddy gets your jammies on, and you look over the changing pad to the rocking chair to be sure I’m waiting there for you.

Because I feel so incredibly blessed to be your mom. You are a pure, precious angel and I am so grateful to have you in my life.

Love you so much, Little Baby Bird.