Dear Reese,
A year ago today, MorMor and I drove down to Neenah, WI. Your Mama A gave me a beautiful basket of baby things for you. I unpacked it and laid it out on the hotel bed that night. So much love, thoughtfully curated for you.
Your Mama A told me there was a little something for me, too. Placed on the wrist of a stuffed bunny was a keychain that read, “DNA doesn’t make you family, love does.”
I wish I could capture in words the emotion that rolled over me. I cried. It’s still on my key ring.
MorMor and I spent the night in the hotel a couple of blocks from the hospital. I do not know how I slept at all.
Today, I hold your hand and you take a few steps. It’s the first time you’ve done it without holding both my hands for balance.
Your Mama A sends me more pictures from your party yesterday. You light up our world.
Love,
Mama