Something

there’s something about the way that you look at me that melts me completely

my heart swells and my throat tightens in the moments that I’m holding you, reminded of your complete innocence and helplessness

my desire to protect you, care for you, nurture you,

to love you,

is stronger than anything I’ve ever felt

there’s something about your little sighs

and the sound of your breath as you sleep that make me know that you are mine,

my sweet daughter,

my precious miracle,

my baby

I want to protect you from the world, yet I don’t want to spoil you

there’s something about your personality

and your crooked little smile that makes me feel like I’ve always known you,

that you’ve always been a part of my life, a part of me

I love that you need me,

that even the sound of my voice calms you when you’re crying,

that you know my touch, my arms, my smell

there’s something about having you in my life that makes me love your daddy more than ever before,

in a brand new way

a piece of him, a piece of me, the gift that is you

there’s something about being your mommy that makes me feel like I’m becoming more like God intended,

striving to be

loving,

patient,

gentle,

selfless

there’s something about being your mommy that makes me better understand the love of the Father

I love you, sweet girl. I love you more than words can ever express.