sixteen

dear grace,
I just laid you down to sleep, all swaddled up tight and little wet head from your bath. I've never loved anyone more in my whole life than I love you tiny girl. (except dad, but that's a different kind of love). It is so effortless to love someone who is completely innocent and sweet. Each day you are growing quickly, and I know I must treasure these days when you are still small and untouched from the hard things in the world. (besides a dirty diaper or a rumbly tummy, or a sleepy head). You smile all the time, and each time it's like my heart is being filled up and up and up. Sleep tight my grace.
love,
mom