A letter to my two year old.

It's hard to believe as I'm writing this that I am your mom. YOUR MOM. This is crazy to me because I was one of those girls who swore I never wanted kids. It was because I didn't know what joy a child could bring, especially one like you. I never knew my heart could love this much and continue to grow minute by minute. Not only do we share a bond that grew inside of us as we both became one, but it has become a friendship throughout these short two years of your life. You are my very best friend.

Since you were young, you had a spark in you that never seemed to dim. You are so bright in every definition of that word. It's astounding how smart you have become in such a short time. I also can't believe that such a little person can teach me so much about every aspect of life. Every emotion, every action, every mistake, every lesson learned from you is a cherished moment by me. I only hope to teach you as much as you've taught me.

I love you so much, Giuliana. My life revolves around you, because I want to be with you always. When I stayed home with you there was nothing more that we loved to do then cuddle. After every crazy morning I always say to you "Ok, let's go chill for a bit and cuddle." Now, you tell me all the time "Mama, I just wanna chell and cuddle" lol. We lay there and just take in those short moments that I must sadly admit, I know won't always stay that way. I smell your hair that has now lost it's newborn smell, but still reeks of innocence. I hold your hands that seem to grow every day. I hug you close and feel your heartbeat as it once was in my belly. I kiss you and tell you I love you constantly, because LOVE is all I can feel.

You are my child, you are mine.

I will always protect you in every way possible. I will consistently teach you how to love, even yourself. I will continue to show you all the possibilities that lie ahead of you. I will help you with anything you need. I will hold you close when you need a hug. I will teach you to stand firmly on your own two feet. I will teach you to take care of your body, mind, and soul. I will teach you to believe in yourself and others. I will teach you forgiveness. I will teach you about prayer and God. But most of all, I will teach you about YOU and how much you mean to me.

I will always love you Giuli, you will always be my babygirl. Don't you ever forget how much you mean to me.

love, mommy.