Dear Kaia:
Today is your first birthday. Grandma Jane just rocked you to sleep for about the fourth time tonight. I guess you knew it was a special day and you wanted to stay up late!
We are having a party for you on Saturday and all your family is coming to help you celebrate. Uncle Greg, Aunt Kathie and the boys are coming all the way from Houston, and Uncle Mark and Aunt Candice are driving from Dallas... all just to kiss you and say, "We're glad you arrived!" And of course, the grandmas and grandpa will be here for you too.
When you are old enough, I will let you read the post Daddy wrote about the day you were born. It was a very special day but we were so scared. Daddy was scared for you and scared for me. It seems like it all happened so fast but it also seems like it was just yesterday that we brought you home. After 12 days in the NICU, you got to spend your first night with us in Stillwater. We barely slept a wink. Daddy and I used to fall asleep with one hand over the rail of your bassinet, just so you would know that we were close by.
We all love you so much. We can't wait to watch you grow into a smart, beautiful, strong and independent girl. I'm sure we will make mistakes along the way but rest assured, we are doing our very best and nothing is more important to us than being good parents for you. Having you was the best and most important decision we ever made. You have brought so much joy and laughter into our lives. We wouldn't miss a minute of it for the world.
Happy birthday!
xoxo
Mommy
Growin' up gorgeous
