Dear Hayden and Baby,

Just wanted to say how much I love your dad. Hayden, I’m listening to you and Dad over the monitor right now. You’re having a ball playing together and getting ready for bed. Your dad loves you more than life itself. I’m overwhelmed in this moment with love for you both.

I love your dad because he cares more about you than he cares about himself. I love your dad because he’s the best friend I’ve ever had. I love your dad because he always makes me feel better about whatever is coming our way. I love your dad because he can be trusted with the biggest secrets ever, and he’d never tell a soul. I love your dad because he knows everything there is to know about me and loves me anyway. I love your dad because he’s very wise and he thinks things through before he makes decisions. I love your dad because he makes funny jokes. I love your dad because he supports me in the pursuit of my dreams. I love your dad because he works so hard, and balances his time so that even though he works a lot, we all get quality time with him. I love your dad because whenever something happens and he’s not with me, he’s the first person I want to tell. I love your dad because when I am with him, I lose track of the time.

When I pray for you both every night, I pray for the people with whom you will spend your lives. I pray that they are learning to love and be loved just as you are at this very minute. I hope you will find someone you love as much as I love your dad, and I know that when you do, you will know you’ve found your greatest ally, partner and friend. You’ll feel like you really can do anything.

Love you,
Mama

PS – Here are the Lyrics to “our” song.

Not Like You – by Lowen and Navarro

When the wind blows
I know you won’t be far behind,
You always seem to read my mind
When I need you most
When it’s cold outside
You are my refuge from the storm,
I couldn’t want for any more
When you hold me close.
The warmest sun cannot fill my day.
Even the brightest stars cannot light my way.
And the wisdom of the ages cannot pull me through.
Not like you.
You’re an angel
Who always holds me in my place.
With all the magic in your face.
I cannot fall down.
And I know someday
If you should find you have to leave
I will be stronger than I am, I believe
‘cause you’ve shown me how.
The warmest sun cannot fill my day.
Even the brightest stars cannot light my way.
And the wisdom of the ages cannot pull me through.
Not like you.
You brought me closer to my own desires
Like a frozen fire
Left burning.
The fear you melted came and washed me clean
A forgotten dream
Come true.
The warmest sun cannot fill my day.
Even the brightest stars cannot light my way.
And the wisdom of the ages cannot pull me through.
Not like you.