Bye Mom, I love you!

I used to travel a lot for work, and after I while I got pretty good about saying goodbye to my sweet pea. We spent the morning playing "horses," giving lots of hugs and kisses. . .a ton of reminders, "listen to your Dad, okay?". . .and then I put Peyt into his car seat, said goodbye a million more times, with a million more kisses, including blubbery ones on his tummy and feet. . .and then as they drove off, he yelled out the window. . ."By Mom, I love you!" and blew me a kiss.

Yes, a few tears came to my eyes, and my heart skipped a beat. . .it's time. Peyt said this morning, "Now you're going to Taiwan?" - I explained I was leaving and would pick up Gracyn on Monday. Peyt replied, "NO, you said you're getting her today." - Kids are so brutally honest and cute.

My first glimpse of Gracyn. . .

My all-time favorite photo for months. . .

Suprise photos for 4th of July! And boy is she independent - she's walking!

First close-up photo with a beautiful smile to melt Mommy's heart.

Gracyn,

Mommy has waited a very long time for this moment. I'm still very at peace, and relaxed. PTL! Perhaps since we have a few days before we meet you, I'm just not nervous yet. I am so excited to see where you were born and where you've spent the first two years of your life. I am so blessed to call you my daughter. I pray that you have been at peace with your family this week, and that you are being somewhat prepared to meet me. I know it will be sad to say goodbye. It was sad for me to say goodbye to your brother, and that's only for a week. Leaving behind everything that you know might make you scared or angry. I hope that you know God is always with you. He was with you they day you entered the world, has been with you while I've been waiting to bring you home, and will be with us during our first days together as Mom and daughter. He is always with us sweet pea.

Mommy can't wait to wrap her arms around you, and wipe away your tears. I can't wait to see your beautiful eyes and your sweet smile. I wonder how big you are and what your voice sounds like. I wonder what you smell like, and how thick your hair is. I can't wait to "touch your palms" to help you sleep, and to feel your hand around my finger. Mommy fell in love with you a long time ago, and now I can finally show you how much!!!

Until we meet. . .may you be blessed with joy, comfort, and sweet dreams.

Love,
Mommy