This morning you woke early, it was still dark outside, and your Poppa scooped you out of your crib and brought you into bed with us. You fussed for a minute, kicked around the covers and then settled down between the two of us as we all sank into a deep sleep. I awoke, this time with sun streaming in the window, to feel you kissing the back of my shoulder and sweetly inquiring, "Mama 'wake now?" How could I not wake up with a smile on my face? How could this day, two years from the day that we labored together to bring you to this place, be anything but joyful?
It seems impossible that two years ago tonight I was sitting in a bathtub with you inside of me. Tonight you sat all by yourself in a bathtub telling me that you were pouring water on your turtles feet and you needed a washcloth to keep the soap out of your eyes. How did you manage to grow from a seven pound 12 ounce, squirming little newborn to a child who can express empathy, rage (I want snack, RIGHT NOW!), love and tenderness so quickly?
Tomorrow we will celebrate your second birthday with Nona and Grandaddy. But tonight I sit and marvel, in much the same way I did last year, at the passage of time and the beauty of it all. You were meant to be here; I was meant to be your momma and poppa was meant to be your poppa. And every day we learn together how to fill our place in each other's lives. I wake up every morning so thankful that I call you my sweet baby girl and you call me Momma.
The night you were born was the very beginning, a stunningly beautiful beginning, and every day that's passed since has been a journey of discovery. I can't wait to find out where you take me next. Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl. I love you.
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Happy Birthday Marian! We miss you around here at the Silverton!! The playdate options are growing quickly - hopefully one day when you come visit you can meet all the kiddos here! I remember getting to see you and hold you when you were only 2 days old...it was amazing!
Dear Marian,
Seeing how you have not had any postings on your site lately, I just wanted to write a quick note to say you are not forgotten, I'm sure your daily learnings are just as special as always and Mr Austin and I miss you terribly. We are hoping to see you some time this Fall. I will make sure to set aside special time to play just with you instead of oohing and ahhing over the newest family member.
Please tell your mother that we would love to see new pictures of you.
Love you always,
Antenna
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