It’s about that time. And by that time you all know i mean it’s time for this baby to gtfo! And in true retired sequins form, I’m writing this one to remember.

Acey. You, little baby boy so beautiful and wild. You have become the second center of my universe. Your smile and your face and your crystal clear blessed blue eyes make me smile without even realizing. The way you hold your finger to your mouth and tell me to shush it. The way you ask to “heyl-pa me mama” the way your face lights up when you hear the ice cream man, see daddy’s truck, see Stella in the morning, or see mommy walk through the door after work. Your deep belly laugh. The way you yell MAVVY!!!! (Movvy. Ugh I never wanna forget this little voice.) Ace, you came into this world so beautifully and peacefully and you have brought so much of that into just every day life. Your wild spirit keeps me con. stant. ly. On my toes. I love the way you ride your trike. I love the way you fall asleep with your hand in a bowl of snacks. I love the way you snuggle your brother. I love the way you say human. (Oo-men) healthy (helfy) I wuvvvvuuuu, your “nuh night seepy” song and your little baby sister to be’s name “a Vay-iss” You are a magical little creature who came to me at such an important time in my life and you changed our entire family in every way. What we thought was a completed family 4, was just another blessing along the way, and as our Ace, you truly are the wild card of this little squad, and we never want to forget your innocence and the humongous love you hold inside your little bod ❤️

Mavvy. You, my boy. Oh you. You made me everything I ever wanted to be. You made me a mother. You’ve continued to bring me such joy and pure pride in watching you grow up and into a little human who participates so amazingly in this world. Your inquisitive nature, your sense of wonder, your love for the outdoors, and your concern for all animals is innate and so cool to watch and learn from you. You’ve taken on the big role of big brother effortlessly. You have become such an inspiration to everyone who knows you in the way you watch out for and protect your little brother. And now, we’ll make you a big brother for the second time and though you’ve told me “it’s not about me anymore” baby, it will always be about you. And it has been for 6 years 🙂 you have no idea how special you are to us, and the things you’re going to do in your life will be nothing short of amazing. I love the way you’re daddy’s shadow. I love how you’re always so eager to help and learn. I love how you know when to give a hug, help out, and be the little ray of light you’ve always been. Thanks for understanding a little glimpse of the chaos that’s our life right now. We wouldn’t have it any other way!

Nothing in this world will ever take from the way I feel about you both. And now we are just adding more love to an already over flowing constant pot boiling over with love. I’ll live my entire life for you, until the day I die I’ll fight for you to have a life full of happiness, healthiness and love. You boys have no idea the amount of love that sits heavy in my heart for you. It keeps me up at night, makes me acutely aware of the experiences you have in which your dad and I provide for you, and this love? It makes me crazy when I’m without you, and makes me whole all at once.

You boys are SO LOVED. And in between the seconds, I only love you more.

Babe. You are, simply put, the best. I look up to you in so many ways and cannot believe how much we’ve been through in the 10 years that just flashed before our eyes. Times are often more wild and loud and messy than they are calm and peaceful, but at the end of a long busy day, I still get butterflies when I see you back your truck into the driveway. I still love kissing you and dating you and holding your hand on the rare occasion we fall asleep next to each other. It won’t always be this busy, and we one day won’t know to do with all the extra free time, but I wouldn’t want to be in it, this deep, with a n y o n e else in this world. You save me, you spoil me, you complete me in every way. You balance me, check me, and support me like I’ve never been built up before. To say thank you for loving me will never explain my gratefulness for who you are to me. Now, prepare your heart and mind for a baby girl because we are about to be in it like we’ve never been. But something tells me we’re gonna far surpass our own expectations of what our family of 5 will become 😭❤️ I LOVE YOU! 😘