Perfect Seasons: Happy Birthday to Jiana!

Today is November 1st, and it is Jiana's birthday. It is her golden birthday too! My gosh, how fast time flies and never do I realize it more than on my kids' birthdays. I also get really emotional and sappy about the whole thing. Mostly because before my eyes, my babies are growing up and I cannot stop it. Sometimes I wish I had magical powers to hold everything frozen, this moment held forever. I also tend to relive the birth day a lot, or every hour like "one year ago I was breathing through contractions at this time" or "one year ago now she was born". And since Jiana is my last baby (I said it on a blog! Official!) I feel like I have to savor everything she does because its the last time I will ever get to hold my baby, or last time I see her taking her first steps.. the list can go on. But you get the point.

Anyways, I need to take her 1 year photo, with the sign, but some of the photos from today will do for now. And in the tradition that I have started, here is my letter to Jiana.

Dear Jiana,

Happy Birthday my darling baby girl. I hope your day was filled with happiness and love, because we all love you so very much. You came into this world fast and furious and had a little bit of a rough start, but from the first day in NICU I knew you were a fighter. Every day you got stronger and were able to get better fast and come home. Every hour we spent at the hospital made me love you more and I knew that you were my little angel. You infectious smile, your bright beautiful eyes, and your adorable face just melt my heart every time.

I love you so much, that it hurts sometimes. I always want you to know that I am here for you, no matter what. Even if you think I may not understand anything that is going on with you (clearly I am talking about when you are 16!) I will try my hardest. You always have your Dad and I to take care of you and be your support.

Suhana loves you so much, she thinks you are her little baby toy! She plays with you, Mudoos you, and calls your name nonstop. It is the best feeling seeing my two beautiful girls, running around and playing with each other. I hope that never stops!

I love you and thank you for coming into our family and making us whole.

Love,
Mommy