{"id":11437,"date":"2015-10-27T04:00:47","date_gmt":"2015-10-27T11:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ladyslittleloves.com\/?p=11437"},"modified":"2018-12-09T00:27:11","modified_gmt":"2018-12-09T00:27:11","slug":"oldest-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithlady.com\/2015\/10\/oldest-child.html","title":{"rendered":"Dear Oldest Child"},"content":{"rendered":"
You were my first baby.<\/p>\n
The one who made me a mama.<\/p>\n
The one who taught me how to love in a way I never thought possible.<\/p>\n
You were my one and only baby for two years. Two years where I learned all about you.<\/p>\n
What you needed. What you wanted. How you lived. How you loved.<\/p>\n
You taught me a lot about myself, too.<\/p>\n
You were my first baby.<\/p>\n
And then your baby brother was born. And you instantly fell in love. We all did.<\/p>\n
But you fell out of your current role as baby and \u00a0into the role of big sister.<\/p>\n
I was scared for you. Nervous. More than a little afraid.<\/p>\n
You fell into that role beautifully, though.<\/p>\n
Always wanting to care for your brother.<\/p>\n
Always wanting to \u00a0lend a helping hand to your mama.<\/p>\n
And always wanting to be a big girl for your family.<\/p>\n
But one thing I feel guilty about is how fast you grew up. How independent you had to become.<\/p>\n
And I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all that you have done. For allowing me to take care of others when needed.<\/p>\n
For being patient. And understanding. And a blessing.<\/p>\n
We are about to welcome another new baby into our home.<\/p>\n
And you have shown nothing but excitement as you kiss my belly goodbye each day at school. Hello at lunch. And goodnight at bedtime.<\/p>\n
I think you are aware that things are once again going to change.<\/p>\n
But there is one thing I hope you always know.<\/p>\n
Something I try to tell you often.<\/p>\n
Something I whisper to you when you are sleeping.<\/p>\n
That no matter what new role you take on or who else joins our family…<\/p>\n
You will always be my baby.<\/p>\n
Forever and ever, always my baby.<\/p>\n