Dear future Scarlett

Sadly, it has happened. You have been feeling unloved and that possibly I have forgotten about you. Well you are not alone. In fact I felt so unloved that when I was 11 I took down all the pictures of my siblings in the house and replaced them with pictures of me ( even the ones in the bathrooms). I was always dramatic. But I realize something now that I did not know then. I was crazy for ever, ever thinking that. My mom loved me more than the world and she could not forget me even if she tried. How do I know this? Because I have you.

You are almost 8 months old and crawling is your new thing. Wow you are a mover for sure, Kicken' Chicken should be your nick name. You have the brightest blue eyes and the biggest smile anyone has ever seen. You're beautiful and perfect and so happy. I watch you and get so excited to see you grow, more excited than anything...ever. Tonight we were snuggled up in our rocking chair putting you to sleep. I had you all wrapped up the way you like. You looked at me with sleepy eyes and then stuck your chubby fingers in my mouth. They tasted like your dinner, granola bar and fruit. You started to laugh when I nibbled on them. You laughed harder and harder and so did I. You pulled my hair and clapped your hands together. I kissed you under your chin, my favorite spot. It was perfect. You are perfect. I love you more than the world and could never forget you if I tried. How did I ever live without you?

-Mom