Miss Tuolumne,
You came out much quicker than Cap and I thank you for that. Your dad says someone did the "It's a girl!" announcement. I don't remember it. But when they put you in my arms, I already knew. My heart and insides knew you were Tuolumne Song...my daughter.
I remember being so peaceful. The day you were born your dad and I danced, sang, spoke and read God's word, cried, and rejoiced. We even watched 50 first dates in the labor delivery room. We had Rend Collective Experiment, Campfire album, playing a good part of the day. The doctor immediately commented on the music and how cheerful and fun it was. I had picked out this music specifically for this special day. We were celebrating.
After they gave you to me, everyone started guessing weight because you seemed so big. They were going high too, 8's and 9's. I told them no way. You didn't seem big to me like Cap did when he arrived. They were right, 9.5 lbs. I was in shock. All that worrying about clothes going to be too big for you was for nothing! Still makes me smile months later.
People always comment on your chubby cheeks. You do have the cutest cheeks! I like your smile the best. You whole face lights up and your eyes can't stay open when you smile. It reminds me of your dad. Your little dimple on the right side just pops out too. It is contagious.
Tuoly I don't remember much after you were born until about the time you hit 2 months old or so. We had a crazy summer as you know. I do know that we waited for you. I didn't realize how much we waited until you finally got here. It is though you always belonged with us.
One of the things I am most grateful for is your love for me and my love for you. Love seems like a given I know, but I spent most of my life scared of having a daughter. Tuolumne, the world tells us a lot of lies, and there are many that accompany the "mother daughter relationship". In Jesus' name those curses have no place in our family and with me and you. When you snuggled up with me for the first time my heart felt like it was going to burst! We do not have to settle for what the world has to offer. God's design is much better.
Thank you for wanting to snuggle and be close.
I am so proud of you.
I love you,
mom
2 comments:
I love that these posts will be there for your children to read when they are grown!
I LOVE this!!!! Everytime I read it I bawl! I'm just sooooooooo grateful! I cannot think of a better word! Thank You Jesus for little Tuolumne and for Kendra, (my daughter)!!!! LOVE you Kendra Brookie!
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