3 years, 5 months.

Three years and five months ago, I held you for the first time. Our dear Tatum, we loved you long before then. But our hearts continue to grow and fill with more love each day that we have you with us. You are smart, witty, brave, and full of giggles. Your daddy bursts with pride every time he sees you. I know Mama is a little tough on you sometimes. Maybe it's the potential I see in you. Your little working brain amazes me daily. Just know, baby girl, your Mama loves you so. Your Mama bursts with pride each time she sees you. But your Mama wants you to have the best.life.ever. Pretty soon little T, we will be back in Hawaii. A place special to our hearts. A place where we are free from rules. Free from "no's." Free from reality. We will run on the beach until our legs burn. We will play in the sand so long Daddy will tell you a pearl is gonna form in your bum crack. We will swim in the crashing waves. And this year, maybe you'll snorkel. We will fill our hearts back up with this feeling of freedom, and we will be refreshed once again. And in just 3 short months, your baby sister or brother will be here. We know you'll be the best helper. And such a lover to that little nugget. T, you don't know it, but you keep us all happy. You keep us all positive. And you give us all hope for a bright day even when it's looking gray. We love you so much baby girl. Love, Mama and Daddy Xoxoxo