As My Baby Turns 4...

Oh, there will be tears. There will be hugs and kisses. There will probably be some more tears... But through all of this, there will be prayers of thanksgiving to the One who has blessed me with this amazing little girl. For the little person who first made me a mommy. For the big sister who shows such love and care for her baby brother. For the brave girl who loves challenges and adventures, like preschool and swim lessons and the big slide at the playground. For the little girl who is still ticklish, but is now big enough to tickle mommy right back.

Abigail Elizabeth, I love you. My heart is filled with love for you, my sweet girl. I am blessed to be your mommy and so thankful that I get to spend every day with you. At times, I am overwhelmed by the responsibility of motherhood. But I look at you and cannot imagine my life without your precious smile and your warm heart, and I know that God's plan is perfect and that I was meant to be your mother. And that is wondrous and comforting.

Today, I ask the Lord's blessing on you, my sweet girl. I ask that He grant you happiness, health, strength, and love, the same things we pray for each night before bed. But today, I also fall to my knees, beyond grateful for the gift I received on this day four years ago: the gift of you. God bless you, baby girl. Mommy, Daddy and Zachy love you so, so much!

 

 Looking for a little more munchkin? Check out Abby's past birthday slideshows!



Abby at 1.

Abby at 2.

Abby at 3.