16 months old

Dear Bria,

On Father's Day you turned 16 months old. You are now a full blown toddler, walking around and exploring the world.

I wish I could put into words how crazy it is to watch you grow up, you are turning into a little girl and it's hard to believe that you're not my baby anymore. Although, if it's okay with you, you'll always and forever be my little baby girl.

You are incredibly smart and love talking. You say lots of words and say them well, I'm able to understand most of what you are saying. Although sometimes you start talking jibberish and even though I can't understand you it's adorable and I love it, especially when you hold the phone up and do it. You understand a lot of what we say so we figure it's time for you to start cleaning up your own toys ;) It's fun to sing songs with you because you sing along and do hand motions, you love showing us all your body parts as we ask, and you enjoy making animal noises. Your cat impression is by far the funniest thing ever and it's a top request from everyone, it sounds like a dying cat-you are hysterical little girl.

I look into your blue eyes and can't believe you belong to me, you are precious and wonderful and I just love you so much it hurts. But it's worth the pain because I cannot and will not imagine my life with you. You have brought complete and utter joy to me, I need you as much as you need me. I thank God everyday that he blessed me with you. You are truly the best thing that has ever happened to your Dad and me.

You love making people happy and laugh, and you're very good at it. You have many adorable faces and are so animated, it's so much fun to spend the whole day with you. I'm so grateful we get to spend our days together, they are such a treasure to me.

I have grown and learned a lot since you entered our lives, I am so grateful to you for teaching me unending love, unending joy, and patience. I'm suppose to be the one teaching you things but I learn from you everyday.

I want to take these moments and put them in a jar, I don't want these days to go so fast. I want you to always hug me tight when I ask you too. I want you to always hold my hand when you need help. I want you to always say mommy with such enthusiasm and love. I want you to always find comfort in my kisses and hugs. I want you to always come to me for cuddles throughout the day. Most of all, I want you to know that I love you more and more every second of the day.

You are so important to me Bria, always remember that.

I love you so much Bria Michelle, you are my whole world,

Mom