letter to the child you've never met

today i was able to send my son a letter.  a letter that will be translated to mandarin and presented to him along with a cake, a mom panda and baby, and a pillow case with our picture on it.  Quite the difference from India huh? 

Dearest Tong Guang Oliver,

     

As we say hello to you for the first time as your family, we find ourselves not knowing what to say.  

You are our son, our brother, our friend, and our baby.  

We knew you were meant for us.

We knew we loved you. 

We hurry to send all the right papers

We talk about you when we sit together for dinner

You are growing so big, 

So thoughtful

So fun

You have sisters to play with waiting for you.  You have a mommy and a daddy happy to gather you soon.  

We send you all our warm hugs, snuggles, and kisses.

We hope this gift finds you happy and well.

We cant wait to love on you!

Have no fear little one 

have no fear

When things seem scary you need to be brave

have no fear

No fear when there is something new

 no fear if they're looking at you

no fear when it is time to sing

no fear of anything

if you feel kinda sicky and icky inside

dont you run and dont you hide

when its time for you to do your part

take a breath and make a start

Have no fear

Dont shiver and dont shake

dont shed a tear

when the curtain goes up your Family is here.

We think you are special, we think you are great.  We cant wait to meet you. 

love and hugs,

mom, dad, lucy, neha, and charlotte