To my Gracie-girl.
How is it that you are already three-years-old? I can still remember the morning that we left Jaelyn with Grammy and headed off to the hospital so that we could bring you home just a few days later. When I think about it, the feelings of nervousness and anxiety and happiness are still so fresh in my mind. Life definitely changed the day we brought you home and I can honestly say, I don't really remember what life was even like before you. You bring a joy to our family that I couldn't explain even if I tried. You're our little Finner-bug, our ornery-but-oh-so-sweet Finlee Grace.
You resemble me so much that I often wonder and dream of what you'll be when you grow up. Will you be just like me? Will you love being a mommy just as much as I do? If how you play with your baby dolls is any indication of your future, then I know the answer is yes.
You love playing with your sister. I always hear you mimicking what she says. You always go with the flow and do just as she says but you
definitely have a mind of your own too. You have learned so many new things in the past year. You talk a lot, in full sentences even. You are almost potty trained. You are getting to be so tall probably because you are such a good eater! You love Jaelyn and Chaseton (Sissy and Chasin). If they are hurt, you are the first to run to their rescue and if you've been mean, you are always the first to say you're sorry. You love giving hugs and telling jokes.
You have a personality that could make anyone feel loved. You are always easy-going, happy, funny, and loving. You are the most carefree of any one I know and you are so fearless. And you are sweet. Always sweet. I pray someday that you'll use your outgoing nature to bless others, to be an example of God's love.
Oh, Finlee-girl. I hope you know how much you are loved. How the past three years of life have been some of the best because you joined our family. We love you.
Happy birthday, baby girl.
Stay sweet always,
Love,
Mommy
