I feel so grateful to have made it to Feb 1st so we could have a small celebration for sweet Leona Grace. The moment we found out baby number 4 was due on Leona’s birthday, i was both excited but worried. Not only was Leona becoming a big sister but she was now possibly sharing the same birthday!
To no surprise, Leona has been so gracious and genuinely excited about it all. She LOVES the idea of sharing her birthday with her littlest sister which is such a testimony to who Leona is; sweet, gracious, and sooooo caring.
I’ll never forget the day we brought Amelia home from the hospital. Leona was too little to understand and I was SO worried as I had heard so many stories of older siblings struggling. I demanded we leave the hospital early so I could get back to my little Leona so that she knew she was also still my baby. When we got home and they dropped the older kids off, I ran to the door with my arms wide open expecting Leona to melt right into me. To my surprise, she pushed me out of the way and immediately demanded to see the baby! I was floored! But so relieved. She loves her sisters and big brother! I hope that never changes 💕
Baby number 4 started to show signs of coming early but I’ve been praying we make it to this weekend so this sweet little girl we call Leona could have the chance to be celebrated. It wasn’t as big of a party as I had wanted but it was all I could muster out this late in the game of pregnancy. So much flu and Covid going around too which is why we decided to keep it small. Regardless, i think it’s safe to say everyone had a good time! Nana graciously offered to have it at her house which could not have been more perfect. From the princess walks to the tea party and getting all the nana and poppa bear loves, tonight was a good night.
I love you so much Leona Grace. You are worth more than all the celebrations in the world and are so precious to your dad and I. Happy almost 6th Birthday. I’m hanging onto 5 for as long as I can!
Xo,
Mom
