a letter to little p

dear little p,

mommy and daddy are bursting with anticipation to meet you. each week we look forward to seeing what size of veggie/fruit you'll be compared to as we learn about your rapidly developing body inside mommy's tummy. you've been a pea, blueberry, raspberry, olive, prune, plum, peach and this week you're a lemon! even though you're still relatively small, the joy you bring to our lives cannot be measured.

we want you to know how much we love you already! since we found out you will be joining our family, you have given us a new perspective on life and this world. many of the things we used to worry about seem silly because now we're focused on giving you the best life we possibly can.

we want you to know we won't be perfect - as your parents we'll make mistakes. your mommy and daddy are a little goofy and i assure you there will be plenty of times when we are "the most embarrassing parents in the world."  please know we will always support you and want what's best for you. we want to teach you to laugh at yourself - a lot (we laugh at ourselves daily and it makes life fun ). treat others with respect, even if they're different or you don't understand them. always be kind. although it may be hard sometimes, try your hardest not to judge. be brave enough to stick up for yourself and for others. have the courage to try new things, meet new people, eat new foods, adopt new beliefs. travel often. seek truth and meaning in this world. never stop learning. read real books (i promise we'll save some for you even if they become extinct). explore your creativity. never lose hope.

we don't know if you're a little boy or a little girl yet, but we already feel the need to protect you. we want you to know life will be hard sometimes. you will feel disappointment, and anger, sadness, sorrow and pain. just know things will get better and we're already with you every step of the way 

hold on, to me as we go

as we roll down this unfamiliar road

and although this wave is stringing us along

just know you’re not alone

cause I’m going to make this place your home

settle down, it'll all be clear

don't pay no mind to the demons

they fill you with fear

the trouble it might drag you down

if you get lost, you can always be found

just know you’re not alone

cause I’m going to make this place your home

settle down, it'll all be clear

don't pay no mind to the demons

they fill you with fear

the trouble it might drag you down

ff you get lost, you can always be found

just know you’re not alone

cause I’m going to make this place your home

- home | phillip phillips

hugs

♡