Happy Birthday Phoebe Joy . . .

My dear sweet Phoebe Joy,

It is so hard for me to imagine my life without you. Even though you have only been with me for one year it seems like you have been in my heart forever. You have grown and changed so much in the last year. It is hard to imagine that you were once just a tiny little newborn and now you are a little girl with a personality and spirit unlike anyone I have ever met.

I always dreamed of having a sweet baby girl and I am so thankful that the Lord blessed me with you. I am so proud to be your Mommy. You have exceeded my dreams far more than I can even describe. When I see you smile or hear you laugh I just melt. When I watch you master a new skill it makes my heart swell with pride. You are walking now and I still can’t believe my eyes when I see you do it. You are so tiny and small yet you are determined to do everything that you see your brother do and more. You are my monkey that climbs everything in sight and I swear you will give me more gray hairs then a Mommy should have. The world needs to watch out because you have a fire in your eyes unlike anyone I know and you have the determination to do something amazing.

You have taught me many things about myself in the last year and have helped me to become a better Mommy. You challenge me in ways that help me grow and I’m still amazed at the lessons I am learning from such a small girl. I promise to do all that I can to love you and provide for you. I will always be your safe place to fall. I look forward to all the memories we have yet to create. I can’t wait to see the girl you are going to become.

You are forever my girl, my sweet Angel Joy.

I love you,
Mommy