TO: My Daughter

My first born is almost 3 years old.

The first one to turn me into a Mommy or Momma these days and even sometimes Mom (sad-Mom sounds like you are growing up too fast).

I will soak up the Mommy's and Momma's as often as I can get them :)

Marissa, you smell like apples and maple syrup! Delicious.

I love your bouncy beautiful brown curls.

You are my friend and little buddy, always near my feet, everywhere I go

I catch you out of the corner of my eye with a smile on my face; you are imitating me, copying my moves, learning, observing. You are a wonderful sponge.

You are extremely intuiative, intelligent, and fun

I am so proud of you! I want to keep you little forever but I can't wait to see the amazing woman you will become

Marissa, you have a huge heart. You make room for your Grandma's, Grandpa's, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and friends. You have a wonderful memory; I wish you could share a bit of that gift with me.

Your smile is infectious! You brighten anyone's day

I am entertained by your creative imagination

I don't know sometimes how I can say NO to your small sweet dainty voice :-) You are my favorite sound.

I had NO IDEA the love I could possibly feel for a human being before you came into my life.

Kissing you, squeezing you, tickling you, hugging you, watching you, listening to you.....

I am so grateful you are in my world. I cannot believe I get to be your lucky mother :)

Thank you Marissa Bryn Truitt for the past 3 years- it has been truly AMAZING!