15. Happiness

Day 15: Happiness

Letter to My Son – 28 Weeks

Dear Colten,

Baby Cole…I do not know much about you other than the fact that we share half of the same DNA, but I can say, without a doubt, that I already love you.  They say mothers can feel their child’s personality while still in the womb, and whether that is true or not I do believe I know who you are.  I love feeling your kicks and jabs; every time I feel you move it warms my heart and brings a smile to my face – pure happiness.  Only 12 short weeks until I can hold you in my arms. 

I imagine what your little face looks like.  Do you have my ears? I hope not :)  Do you have daddy’s eyes? I hope so :)  I have so many hopes, dreams and wishes for you, my son, and I can’t wait to bring you into this world to share with you all the love and happiness that life has to offer.  Rest assured that you are coming into good hands, a good family.  Your dad and I have never done this before, but I promise to you, as I promise to God every night, that I will love and protect you every single day for the rest of my life. 

I think about your life and your future every day.  My wishes for your life are infinite, but for today…

I hope…

you smile like your daddy.
you have his gentle sweetness and genuine kindness that comes from the heart.
you feel loved every day of your life.
you enjoy the simple things in life.
that you always put your family first.

I dream…
that you will dream, that you will follow your heart to wherever it takes you in life.
that you will follow God and trust him to lead you where you need to go.
that you will grow into a person that I look up to.
you will go to college and have a strong drive to be successful.
that you will be a professional athlete (from dad).

I can’t wait…
to kiss you.
to hold you.
to comfort you.
to sing songs together.
to play together.
to laugh together.
to grow together.
to be together.

In the 6 ½ months that we have shared I have felt more happiness and excitement than I ever have in my life.  I love singing and talking to you already, and I’m sure you are sick of this song, but every time I want to sing to you this is what comes out…

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray.  You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you.  Please don’t take my sunshine away.

I just know you are going to be the cutest, sweetest, most wonderful sun shiny baby ever. I just know it.

We can’t wait to meet you baby boy.  We love you with all of our hearts.

Love,

Mom