Today is December 12, which means two days ago you turned 4 years old. I sit and write that last sentence out, and when I do my heart is filled with both great joy but also a sense of sadness. But, a good kind of sadness. The kind of sadness that knows time is finite and that you are getting older with each passing day. But at the same time, being so grateful to the Lord that you are constantly growing smarter, stronger, and wiser. At this point, your character and personality are becoming more vibrant. It’s becoming more clear who you are as a person, and I absolutely adore seeing this part of you develop.
I love you so much, Elisha. Every day when I go to work, I am so excited to get off work and see your bright face. Your smile makes my eyes swell with tears just thinking about it. Your luscious brown hair. Your soft plump cheeks. Your excitement and enthusiasm to want to play and run and jump. I love everything about you. And it has been the greatest joy of my life seeing you grow into your own special person.