Becoming Mom

Dear Willow,

Tyler and Amber have taught me a lot about parenting a teenager, but I am learning from you how to become a mom...the mom of a  very small child who needs me for so much. You make me smile and I love spending time with you every day!

Amber and I get to spend a few hours together with you in the mornings and then I get the nights with you all to myself...after my homework is done of course. My favorite part of the night is when I am able to shut the computer down and chase you around the living room. You've learned to growl and roar like a dinosaur and it cracks me up every time you do it. You'll race across the room and stand against the wall until I get really close and then you growl at me...right before you come racing across the room to me, tackle me, and we both start laughing.

Does having children make everyone better people? I know that in my case it certainly has - I want to be the best person I can be for you and I know that someday you will see the example that we've set for you and I want you to be proud of your parents and your siblings.

I love you babygirl!

Love always,
Momma

One of my favorite photos - you are so little in this picture!