Emeline,
I can’t believe 4 years ago I was blessed with
becoming a mother – your mother. It’s been the greatest journey I’ve
experienced yet and I firmly believe these are the best years of my life. I
could never, ever thank your birth mom enough for this amazing gift. I’ve never
been happier or more fulfilled in my life and it’s because of her loving choice. You
and your birth mom helped me find my place in this world. Motherhood was my
calling - it’s been my greatest adventure. I’ve grown more and loved deeper in
these last four years. You and your sister have been and will always be our absolute biggest
blessings.
You, my little girl, are so amazing in every way. You
are just a little bit different than all the rest. Just a little bit more
special. You are full of life and energy, you exude love, wisdom and sometimes
maturity far beyond your four short years on this earth. Your teachers,
admins and founder of your school have all pulled me aside to tell me how much
they love you, the conversations you have shared with them, and how you have touched
them. Actually, you touch someone new every day. Even your dance teacher teared
up telling me of a conversation you shared with her about your life aspirations
while she took you to the bathroom. She told me, “Emeline wants to “get big”,
become an adult, get married, have a baby in her belly, grow old and one-day (a
very long time from now) die so that she can go to heaven.”. I teared up and
beamed with pride as Miss Jessica told me this story and I had to document it
for you.
You love learning. Sometimes when you get overwhelmed
in social situations with too many people around, you sit back, watch, play
alone and/or help someone in need of help. I find in these moments you are
learning and growing in ways I could never teach you. You love writing your letters, reading and
learning any fun facts we are willing to teach you. You know some really funny
tidbits like how a chicken lays an egg and where on an animal’s body your dinner
that night has come from. You recognize your letters, knows theirs sounds and
say you are teaching yourself how to read. Ha! I asked you if I could help and
you said, “no thanks Mommy, I’ve got this”. You actually say that a lot. You
have become so incredibly independent these day. And for that, I’m proud (and
thankful!).
At almost four, you understand the circle of life, the
difference between heaven and earth, and you have Jesus in your heart. Your
school has really been an incredible resource for you in growing your faith.
You have grown so much in this last year, it’s hard to truly comprehend. One
minute your thoughts, conversations and wisdoms are so profound at such a young
age and the very next you are running, barefoot and wild, oftentimes squealing,
while playing with your sister.
You love deeply. Already kissing boys and telling
friends you love them. Your love for me when you were born was something that
felt so surreal I almost didn’t believe it, but as the years go by, your love
runs deeper and our love for one another is something I’m proudest of in my
life. I think, hope and pray we are forming an unbreakable bond that will
surpass any hardship we may face together as you grow. You tell me you love me
100 times a day and when I least expect it, you kiss me and hug me often, and you
still love to be held and cuddled.
You look up to your Daddy and admire him in
all the ways a little girl should. You love waking up early with him for your special
alone time making breakfast before he heads off to work. And you love helping
Daddy ‘work’ around the house. You really just love to help others. And that
quality of yours makes you the sweetest big sister.
Giselle admires and adores you
and that adoration is mutual. At first I thought that was just how all sibling
relationships looked like, but again, your love seems to run a little bit
deeper. You two are thrilled to see each other first thing in the morning, give
each other kisses on the lips before bed and as for during the day, you never
part whether by my side helping me or playing. Somedays I feel like I’m raising
the same child. If you love something, so does Giselle and if Giselle is interested
in something so are you. I suppose that makes my job easier! You have made us
proud with how loving and doting you continue to be with Giselle. You have
become Giselle’s protector, always looking out for her safety (Giselle is clumsy!)
and best interest. You two are truly best friends.
At four years old, you still love to make people
laugh, you enjoy singing and dancing, playing with your friends, dressing yourself in your own style, princesses, PJ
Masks (superhero show), picnics, park trips, ballet and tap, gymnastics,
swimming, crafting, baking with mommy, reading and playing anything under the
sun with your sister.
In my opinion, you are the best of everything good in this world and
I love everything about your fiercely. I’m forever blessed to be able to share
life’s ups and downs with you, show you the world and impart any and every
wisdom I know onto your heart. I’m doing my very best and always will, in your
birth mother's honor.
We love you more than you will ever know. And we
couldn’t be more proud to be your parents.
Love you more,
Mommy, Daddy and Giselle
(Oskar and George, too!)
