Sweet Shoppe Designs

Kit KCB Baby Girl from the Baby Collection
Frame from KCB Oh Snap

Letter Reads:
Dear Kennedy,
For 9 months now, you’ve been cozy inside of me—growing stronger in anticipation of the world beyond those dark, squishy walls. You move constantly, yes constantly. I always have a foot in the rib, or look like I have an alien moving around ready to pop out at any given moment. You have definitely made yourself know in the last few months. Once you are here it’s going to take some getting used to, not feeling you move around inside me.
I wish I could say that the last 9 months have been easy but they haven’t. You haven’t made this the easiest process for me but such is life. I’ve worried weather I was doing the right things, weather this or that was normal. I’m sure the Dr. office is tired of me calling asking if something’s normal or not.
That being said, I have such high hopes for you. I want you to make your own mistakes. I want you to be able to spread your wings but still know how to stay grounded. I don’t know if you’ll love football, history or what toppings you’ll like on your pizza. But I do know these five things…
I hope you have all the confidence in the world, with a good dose of humility to go along with it. Know that you can do anything you put your mind to. But also know that you’ll need to ask for help along the way—and in doing so, you’ll be stronger and happier than if you did it all by yourself. I learned that the hard way.
I hope you’ll view life with a sense of humor. (I’m guessing given your family, you won’t have much of a choice on this one.) Laugh often. Laugh hard. Laugh at yourself. And, yes, I even give you permission to laugh at me when you think I’m taking myself too seriously.
You’re part of a wonderful family—who I hope you get the opportunity to know and love. You’re stuck with us, I’m afraid. You’ve got aunts and uncles who will spoil you with attention and wonderfully inappropriate gifts. You’ve got grandparents (and even great grandparents) who will tell you about the world they’ve traveled, share stories about where you come from and cherish you in a way nobody else can. And share stories that sometimes I wish would be kept secret.
Know that family doesn’t end there. Good friends will make your life richer and more meaningful. They’ll be there to create—and celebrate—the best of times. They’ll also be there with a shoulder to cry on, a Barbie band-aid or a stiff juice box during the worst of times. For awhile you’ll be stuck with our friends and their kids, and your cousins but in time you’ll make your own friends.
Sleep, baby, sleep. Ok, this one is a bit selfish on my part, I admit. But I sincerely hope you give in to your tired body and embrace sleep when it comes. Don’t get me wrong, I encourage you to play hard and enjoy every waking moment. But know that sleep will help you recharge and take on the next great adventure with your eyes—and heart—wide open (alongside a more cheerful Mommy, of course).
No doubt I’ll think of—and share—many more wishes for you as time goes on. That’s my job as your mom. Your job is to pretend it drives you crazy, but to tuck those words away in your heart and remember them when life hands you a challenge.
Know that you are loved, ever so deeply,
Mom