Letters to Anna - 1

To my beautiful Anna,
As evidenced by the date of this letter March 11, 2009, you were not yet born at the time I wrote it. In fact, at this time you are only about 32 weeks along (53 days until you arrive; for those of us counting)—still safe and sound in the confines of the world within your mother.

Okay, so why is your dad writing to you long before you've entered the world? Good question. Maybe I just want you to know how much I love you already. Maybe it's because I've never been so excited anticipating something as wonderful as you. Maybe it's because my mind is filled with so many things that I want to be sure to share with you (even if I've told you a million times by the time you actually read this). One thing is for sure: I am writing to tell you that I will always love you; I will always be here for you; and there isn't anything you could ever say or do to stop me from caring for you.

I know that sometimes things will be difficult. You cannot always have the sweet without the sour, but I promise you that you will always have two loving parents that will always be here for you.

This will be the first of many letters from your dad.

P.S. Thanks for all of the little kicks.

Love,
Daddy