Letter to Ava

Dear Ava,
Mommy is so very tired of waiting. I pray everyday that you will soon be with us. And you will - probably next month. But, right now, that feels like forever.
I think of you so often. I wonder what you’re doing, what you’re eating, who you’re playing with. It comforts me to know that you have no idea what’s about to happen but, sometimes, that even makes me a little sad. I hope you are ready for us! Daddy and I are so excited to meet you. To hug you. To bring you home. You look so happy in your pictures. We know what you look like; now we just want to know you.

You need to know a thing or two about Daddy and me, and your brother and sister. We’re a little crazy. The good kind of crazy, though. We like to be silly. We like to be busy. We like to have fun. Boy, are you going to have fun! Jackson is your brother. He’s very sweet, and he’ll be very protective of you. He’ll look out for you when you start school and is eager to help you learn new things. Your sister, Molly, will have you speaking English in no time because, seriously, she never ever stops talking. And she loves talking about you! She even pretends to call you on her toy phone. She can be a little snippy, but your brother will have your back. Don’t you worry.

Daddy has big plans for you - and one of them involves golf clubs. Your brother and sister don’t much care for Daddy’s favorite pastime, so you might be his last hope. And, another thing about Daddy: he’s a softy. He tries to act like some hard-core disciplinarian. He’s not. If you want something that you don’t need, go to Daddy. He probably won’t tell you no - especially if you show him that sweet smile of yours. Just ask your brother and sister - they work him over without him even knowing it. Mommy is the one with the patience. Always remember that.

Little Bit, we are so ready for you to be with us. Your bag is packed. Your room is waiting. You have a family who loves you so much. Daddy and I will be there soon. I promise.

I love you,
Mommy