I cannot sleep I'm thinking of you. How three years ago this day I saw you. How you looked so beautiful to me, and everyone else who could see. The first time I saw you I knew you were going to be daddy's little girl. I remember the exact feeling of your cheek against mine as the nurse let me have your face against me as long as I could. I remember your big brown eyes and your beautiful thick hair.
I remember all I could think was please let your big Brother take care of you and keep you safe. Please let the two of you know how much you mean to one another. From the very start he took good care of you and would fall asleep watching you sleep. He loves you so much and will always be there for you.
Oh how I remember your first Christmas. How happy you were. You didn't care about presents or things all you wanted was to be held by Grandpa Great and laugh as he tickled you over and over and over again.
Oh I remember your first cold. Poor girl. Daddy kept you company as we nursed you better.
And who could forget our first family vacation. WE had fun even if those boys ditched us to ride cars.
All I can think of what you will be doing on the birthdays after this. How wonderful it will be to celebrate your 8th and what I hope we have taught you becoming something you beleive yourself. How I hope your faith grows. I think of your 16th when all you'll talk about is going on your first date, and how you hope to drive daddy's car. I think of your 18th when you'll be ready to graduate and go on to college. I think of the first birthday you'll celebrate without us, either away at school or whatever it may be. I think of one day when you have a family of your own and you will one day welcome your own daughter in the world. And one day reflect on her first three years of life and say there are so many more to come.
I love you Kaleigh! I love you for who you are, even if it's a screaming tantrum fit at 7am on the way to school.
