October 28, 2012
Dear Maya,
There have been so many moments in your 19 months of life that have brought a smile to my face and warmed my heart, whether it be when you first grasped an object or started saying "Mommy". Anytime you show a new phase of understanding or surprise me with something new that you learned I am enamoured all over with you....but seriously my child, last night was one of the best moments so far. I have been singing the same melody of songs to you since you were one day old and once we established a bed time it is what I have sung to you mostly every night. You have always put your head on my chest and listened quietly until I kissed you good night. In the last month you have actually started asking me to sing to you before bed and would specifically ask for that melody. Then last night out of nowhere you started singing along, at the top of your lungs, every single word, every single trill the notes made, every single emphasis and pause in the notes. Even though it is obvious that you would know these songs off by heart because of how many times I have sung them to you, it still caught me a bit by surprise. It was a special gift for Mommy because I had never heard you sing them before. It validated all of the times I had used these songs to calm you, to comfort you, and to love you. It's like you were giving me something back and letting me know that the little things that I do matter to you. Thank you for that my precious sweet little girl!
September 26, 2012
Dear Maya,
I cannot believe again what a change has occurred in you within just a few short months. You are talking in three word sentences, playing the piano and singing actual songs. When did you become such a smart little girl? You are so independent and seem so grown up some days but then you fall down and start to cry and call out for your Mommy and I remember that you are only 18 months old. You still need your mommy to hold you and rock you and protect you and I am soaking that up as long as I can!
June 30, 2012
Dear Maya,
It's been a while since I wrote a letter to you. So much has happened with you in the last few months. Today you started walking and we got it on video! Mommy was so proud to see you taking such a big leap towards independence! With the new baby on the way I have been feeling a little guilty about what's going to happen when I can't give you my undivided attention all the time, but I know some how we will make it work. I have been trying to soak up our time together, just me and you, and I hope we will always have time for each other, even when you are thirty years old! You have been extra cuddly lately and give the best hugs and kisses! I look at you and I almost can't imagine that you were ever a new born, completely and utterly dependent on me. Fifteen months later you have blossomed into such a wonderful human being. Today you were making me laugh so hard when you were doing something funny...I really cherish those moments together. I am looking forward to having some time off work soon so that we can enjoy summer holidays before things get hectic around here. Having a daughter is the best thing in the world, hands down. The miracle of you growing right before my eyes never ceases to amaze me. Keep being your wonderful self my darling. You are loved so dearly!
April 7, 2012
Dear Maya,
I can't believe that you are a one year old now. This is such a fun age. I still look at you all the time and can't believe you came from me. And now we have a baby brother on the way for you. I can't comprehend the magnitude of it. I just can't. You are so perfect. I know all parents say that about their kids, but really you are just so perfect for us. You have no idea how much you have changed my life for the better every single day. When I see you copy every thing I do and repeat every thing I say, my heart just loses it and explodes with joy.
February 2, 2012
Dear Maya,
I don't even know what to say. You have changed so much in the past few months. You are getting into everything and really developing your own personality. Your face has really matured and you are getting so big again! People still stop all the time to comment on your smile and your beautiful eyes. You know how to wave to others and say, "Hi" and when you do it my heart melts a bit more each time.
December 2, 2011
Dear Maya,
I still can't comprehend just how much you have learned and how much you have grown over the past few months. You are so much fun to be around! You are starting to pull yourself up and stand to play with your toys and you are experimenting with so many new positions! I still look at you all the time and tell Daddy that I can't believe that you exist, that you are a real person that we created. You have no idea how much joy you bring to my life!
October 28, 2011
Dear Maya,
Everywhere we go, and I mean everywhere, people smile at you when they walk by. People are always commenting on your beautiful eyes and your infectious smile. People are always wanting to talk to you and make faces at you. People always say how cute you are. I think it's because you have such a kind soul and it shines right through. Sure people probably get excited about most babies, but I like to think that you have a special affect on people. You certainly have won us over time and time again!
October 7, 2011
Dear Maya,
You are six and a half months old and you are doing so much this month! I can't believe how time flies. I have been learning just as much about life as you have since you have arrived. Lately you have really been enjoying time with your Daddy, even asking for him when he comes home sometimes. That makes my heart so happy. It makes me sad when I put away old clothes that don't fit you anymore. You are getting so big and so independent! You have really been interested in playing with Gunther this month too. You have started swimming lessons with Daddy and are already turning into a fish in the water. You love it when Mommy sings to you, it never fails to make you smile when you are feeling sad. You have had a lot of visitors this month also, and have been able to spend a lot of time with some of your cousins. Whenever we go out people always comment on your eyes and your smile. Your precious heart shines right through. You have been getting up a lot at night, but Mommy doesn't mind that much because I get to cuddle with you and rock you and I know that will not last forever. Do me a favour would you? Always be your cute wonderful self. We wouldn't change you for anything.
September 20, 2011
Dear Maya,
Today when I was singing to you before bed you had the cutest yawn. I had never heard you like that before...it was this big loud drawn out one where I caught a glimpse of what your voice will sound like when you are older because it sounded just like what a grown up sounds like when they are super tired and they yawn. It was so cute and right after you nuzzled your face into my arm and closed your eyes and then sighed. It was clear that you felt comfortable, safe, and loved. Then I put you in your bed and you rolled over onto your stomach and sighed one last time before drifting off into slumber land. Life is good.
September 15, 2011
Dear Maya,
You are six months old today. There are so many things that have changed since we first laid eyes on each other. Every day you are doing something new. Watching you is like watching a little miracle. Some days I look at you and I can't believe that you actually exist. My cute perfect baby girl. You have brought so much meaning to my life. I always knew that I was going to have a daughter some day and here you are. We know each other pretty well now, we're like two peas in a pod. My heart just melts when you start having one of your laughing fits. You have the most wonderful bright eyes. Your heart is so pure. You are my hope, my inspiration in this world.
August 30, 2011
Dear Maya,
I love it when you are done nursing and your hair on one side of your head is sticking straight out.
It's a-dor-a-ble!
August 21, 2011
Dear Maya,
You are changing again, I can feel it. Every day it is something new. You are really trying my patience lately, but that's cause you are doing what babies do. I don't mind because that's what makes us real. I can't get enough of your soft cheeks! I just can't.
August 7, 2011
Dear Maya,
I can't believe it, you took your first mouthful of rice cereal the other day and you are just shy of five months old! It was such an exciting moment to watch you experiencing something new. You took your first bite, then reached out for more with this look on your face that said "Hey, I want some more of that!". It was so cute! It was during dinner time, and your Daddy and I were sitting at the dinner table with you. Our first family meal together. I promise that as you grow older I will give you nutritious and wholesome food so that you can grow nice and strong and healthy!
July 19, 2011
Dear Maya,
Stop it. Quit Growing. You are only four months old and you are already getting so big! I look at you and I still can't believe that you exist, that you are an individual little being created by your father and I. My brain just can't quite comprehend it. My love for you and for our family is beyond words. Every day I see you growing and learning something new and I am excited and sad all at the same time. It is such a joy to see you taking the world in, but sad that you are not going to be my little itty bitty forever. I pick you up from your crib at night and hug you and smell you. I cherish those moments because I know these days are numbered, although other future moments still await us. You are so loved. I am going to take good care of you. Forever.
