Although my Leah is a mere two weeks old, I have already found in my heart so many hopes and dreams for my baby girl, and have designed in my head the "perfect" person using traits from those who love her. Leah, My Love, our wish for you is that you can learn from the many, many people around you. You are so loved, and you have so many people in your life to support and love you as you become the girl you want to be!
Here is, in my opinion, the recipe for just that.... the very best qualities of the very best people we know!
If you get your Daddy's true compassion and brains, you will end up with a heart of gold and a intense love of learning, just like him.
Inherit your Nonni's gift of listening and ability to always laugh, and you will be a wonderful friend to everyone around you.
Your fashion sense MUST come from your Glamma. She will, no doubt, teach you all about shoes and jewels (with a lot of Science lessons mixed in)!
Get your work ethic from your Papo, and you will always feel accomplished and proud of yourself. A little bit of his sarcasm won't hurt, either. :)
Although you are not around her often, my wish is that you get Nana's deep faith and belief in God.
May your sense of humor come from your Uncle Jim, the funniest person I know. He can turn any situation into a funny one.
Find quiet confidence and sweetness in the personality of your Uncle Joko.
Aunt Cait can teach you all about the world of literature and how to appreciate learning. She takes the nerd gene to a new level! :)
Your G-Pa will, no doubt, show you how to cook a mean meal, and maybe even how to ride the Harley!
Kayli, Emmy and Caden will teach you how to laugh, smile, and bring joy to the world.
Let Isabella and Makayla (and their wonderful mommies) help you to learn how to be a true friend.
Aunt Beth and Uncle Mike will school you in the world of sports. Sorry, with the exception of the Cubs, we are no good at that!
Aunt Nancy will show you how to explore the world around you! She already has big plans for you!
Aunt Peg will always be around to giggle with you and will show you that it is a good thing to show your emotions!
May all of your "Aunties" and "Uncles" show you that friends can be family, too. You do not only have two amazing families, but a group of friends who love one another like only a family can.
The one and only thing I hope you get from me is a deep appreciation for the people in your life and a need to give and recive that love. Each and every day, I want you to know how very blessed you are to have so much love, joy, and laughter all around you, and to REALLY appreciate it . Leah, you have every opportunity to grow into the person YOU want to be with the help of all of these people. Take chances, ask questions, explore your world, and never lose sight of the importance of love in your life.
Here are a few of those very people who love you oh-so much!!!
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