I Love You

I have this dream about scrapbooking every moment in the girls lives but guess what, that has never happened. So in addition to the photos I like to share, I wanted to post these I love you letters that I wrote to each girl on our family blog.

Now some people might say that I’m documenting this so when the people who give out the mother of the year award come calling I can say that I do this kind of stuff all the time but really I just wanted a place to keep these letters so they don't get lost! Anyway, sit back and relax because this is a long post!

Dear Emma,
I love the way you laugh, this belly rolling laugh that can only be yours. I love that you try to negotiate everything to try and get your way or that you will try to convince your sisters to make choices that may really benefit you. I love that you tell your sisters you love them so much it hurts. I love that you still call me every morning to come and get you out of bed. I love how happy and energetic you are. I love that you love to learn new things and I love that you think school is fun, I hope it always stays that way. I love that you like my camera and love to take pictures and hope this is always something that we can do together. I love laying in bed with you at night and telling stories. I love that you get so excited over small things like eating out or getting the mail from the mailman. I love that you have such a great friendship with your sisters. I love your hugs and kisses. I love that you get so excited to see me when I come home from work. I love that you are so socialable. I love that I can sometimes find you at a table of adults holding a conversation. I love that you ask for me when something is wrong. I love that people tell us we look alike. I love that you are so honest. I love that you still want me to hold you. There are so many things to love about you and the list could go on and on but mostly I love you because you are you.
I love you Emma.
Love always,
Mom

Dear Ally,
I love you like crazy. I love your smile and how it can light up a room. I love your facial expressions and how animated you can be. I love when you get up early and come lay in bed with me to snuggle. I love that you look up to your big sister and I love the patience you have with your little sister. I love your laugh. I love that you can be a tom boy and a princess all in the same day. I love that you are so physical. I love watching you play mommy. I love that you love to make people laugh. I love hearing you imitate things that I say like “that’s not an option” or “you are the love of my life.” I love that you always ask me if you were the best baby ever (and for the record, you were!) I love that you are a home body. I love that you are witty. I love that when I sit down you sit right next to me. I love that you think I’m still cool and somebody you want to play with. I love that you love being outside. I love that you will are always willing to try new things. I love when you cradle my face with your hands and give me a big kiss. I love that you so willing share everything. I love that you can perform a perfect push up. I love that you think you are going to marry Harry from the Spiderman movies. I love that you stand up for your sisters. My list of loves for you is endless, you are the sweetest, funniest girl I know and I love you with everything I have.
I love you Ally.
Love always,
Mom

Dear Kate,
I love how effortless it is to love you. I love that you slept in my bed until you were a year old. I love your big eyes and chubby cheeks. I love how just the sight of my face can make you smile. I love that you love to dance. I love that you look at your sisters with nothing but love. I love that you let me hold and snuggle with you anytime I want and I cherish that as I know it’s a fleeting moment. I love that you now give kisses on queue and have learned to give tight hugs around the neck. I love that you can now say, “I Love You.” I love that you are learning everyday. I love that you are opinionated. I love that you walk around the house looking for me and calling my name (and please know when I scream back I’m gone, I really don’t mean it). I love that food is important to you and that you are usually the last one at the table still eating. I love your little voice and can only laugh when you try to be mean and sternly say no all while pointing your index finger. I love that you call yourself baby…”baby do” is said at least 100 times a day. I love how easy it is to make you happy. I love how dramatic you are. I love how you giggle at your sisters. I love that you always (I mean always) ask “what’s that?" I love when you say Daddy and Sissy’s. I love that your love is unconditional. You are and will always be my baby, my friend and my little girl. Words can’t describe the love in my heart for you so I will continue to show it everyday!
I love you Kate.
Love always,
Mom