Dear Babies,
YOU ARE ONE!!!! Almost. And your mama just can’t believe it. I’ve been putting this off for a while now. But it is just impossible to even sort of describe what you’ve brought to my life!
I used to write you letters all the time. Before you were born. Before you were even in my belly. I was going through them the other day and man, did we want you. So so badly! At that time we didn’t know there were two of ya. I mean that is why you took so long, right? Because one of you was just waiting for the other like you do now (and I won’t mention any names). Oh, my heart!! Looking back at photos of your first few days of life is so surreal. I have hundreds of those special pics set aside for you too :) You two came fast! FAST!! I felt your bodies close to my head in the OR, but after that we were separated for 12hours. I finally held you at 9pm the day you were born. But how fortunate. That I got to hold my two, 33 weekers, who were healthy enough to sit in their mamas arms for a little. The NICU nurses were so nice to you two. And they’re the only reason I finally felt okay leaving you each night. And also, knowing you had each other helped! What a gift! You have a forever best friend! Since day 1! You have been through every thing together. In fact, I think your dad and I have only separated you two for parent/Bun one on one bonding time like twice. Which we plan to be better at by the way. But I don’t think you’re complaining. Yet.
Slates, I can’t wait to see where your energy and curiosity takes you! You already have so much determination. You see something. You want it. You get it. You do it! Your enthusiasm for life is so refreshing! Your smile is contagious. So contagious that my face hurts! Also, its so sweet when you crawl super fast, then turn around to see where Zo is, and then keep going. Oops I spilled the beans. But I hope you always look out for her.
Zoe Bear, my love. Oh how sweet you are. You take things in. You’re intuitive. You process things. I can see so much thought and passion behind those eyes and heart. I’m excited to see where it all leads you in life! Also, I love that you let Slates motivate you to do things, but you never, ever, take crap from him. Its a great balance. Keep that up sister.
There is so much more I want to say to each of you, but I’m jotting it down on a piece of paper. For you to read when your 18 or 21. When you feel like reading a letter from your mama. Until then, just know your mom and dad love you so much. More than you will ever EVER know! Thank you for coming 2 months early. Thank you for knowing how badly I wanted to meet you, and thank you for delivering. Literally ;)
Happy Almost Birthday My Beautiful Babies!!
