Dear Aliyah,
A year ago on Christmas day we were so excited - a new baby on the way! My bump had just started to show and in a week we would learn that you would indeed be a SHE.
Last year it had snowed so much that we almost thought we would be stuck inside all day instead of going to my family's annual Christmas gathering. I remember the day so well. We opened our stockings and gifts while singing Christmas songs to you in my belly and signing songs to little "L"
It was such a crazy day after just adding a sweet little foster daughter to our celebrations two days before. She played with her new toys while we watched sitting on the floor with her, Tyler rubbing my belly and trying to imagine how big you’d be this year. “She’ll be able to open her own presents! In footy pajamas!” we dreamed outloud while watching in joy the little one sitting on the floor in her footie pajamas that we had scurried to purchase before the big snow storm hit so that her and our other foster daughter could match.
And now today, with thoughts and well wishes for the sweet girls we have fostered, we hold onto you and know we are blessed beyond measure.
Christmas morning we sat cross legged on the floor watching as you pulled the ribbon and paper off your gifts. Your eyes were so big as you took it all in, holding a baby doll in one hand, a colorful maraca in the other. You showered us in good morning kisses and squealed with delight as you lunged towards daddy in your footie pajamas.
And there you were.
Opening your own gifts.
In your footie pajamas.
It was just as incredible as we thought it would be and a million times better. Merry first Christmas my darling girl. I’ll say the same thing we always tell you, because it’s Christmas and it feels exceptionally fitting.
You are the best gift. ever.
Love, mama
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