Love

Dear Caden,

Daddy is holding you in his arms as we say your nighttime prayers. You have one arm curled around Daddy's neck and you reach for me, pulling me close. You hug us tightly together and I feel your breath tickle my neck as you say, "I really love you guys."

I have many goals and aspirations of what I want to do or be as a parent. One of the main ones is for you and Jacob to know that you are loved - truly loved - unconditionally for who you are today and not for who you might be. That you are perfect just the way you are.

So tonight, as I lay in bed with your simple words echoing through my mind, I can't help but smile. My heart is happy. Oh my dear Caden - for it is I who really love you guys.

Love,
Mommy