For Rachel and Madelyn

My beautiful girls,

I've had the incredible blessing of being your mommy for over a year now. 

Tomorrow is our second Mother's Day together, and my heart is so so thankful.

Thankful for every single day I've had with you.

Thankful for your laughs, and your little fingers, and your hearts.

Thankful for mealtimes, and snuggle sessions, and your little voices that say more and more each day.

Thankful to be the one to pick you up every morning, and the one to lay you down every night.

Thankful for the twinkle in your eyes every time you learn or discover something new.

Thankful for every single one of your kisses and hugs.

Thankful for the honor of being your mommy. 

Madelyn Joy and Rachel Claire, you have humbled me and taught me so much.

I am so very thankful that God allowed me to be the one you call 'mom.'

I found this song which speaks my heart to you.

I love you, my precious daughters.

Love, 

Mommy

lyrics:

Good night
Looks like we made it through the day
The moon sighs
And I know that we're okay

Sleep tight
I love to watch you drift away
I would come with you but on my knees I'll stay

Good night
Five little fingers holding mine
Take flight
Into your dreams and lullabies

There's nothing more that I can do
But just fall more in love with you
And ask the angel armies to stand by
When I leave the room

I'm gonna fail you
I already have
Ten thousand times
I will fall down flat

You'll have a seat in the front row
Of everything I don't know
And all I'm trying to be
You'll see

Good night
There will be storms that we come through
In time
We will slay dragons me and you

I'll always wanna hold you tight

Keep you safe with all my might
So I will leave Jesus next to you
When I leave the room

And you will run ahead
As if you know the way
And I will pray more
Then one should have to pray

There will be words we can't take back
Silences too
And I'll be on my knees
You'll see

One night
When I am old and unsteady
You'll want me to fight
But I'll tell you that I'm ready

When there's nothing left to do
I will still be loving you
Then you'll fold your fingers into mine
And I will let Jesus hold you tight
When I leave the room