The phone just rang (wrong number!) and woke me up. Annoyance quickly turned to joy as I peeked over the end of my bed and saw your little diaper bum up in the air in your playpen. Nana is so very happy that your daddy brought you to me last night!

Two whole sleeps! What shall we do? The world is ours for 48 hours and I can’t wait to set out on an adventure.

I love you very much little one. Back to sleep Nana goes.

And you, can bring me to my knees
Again
All the times,
That I could beg you please-
In vain
All the times
That I felt insecure
For you
And I leave
My burdens at the door

But I’m on the outside
And I’m looking in
I can see through you
See your true colors
‘Cause inside you’re ugly
You’re ugly like me
I can see through you
See to the real you

All the times
That I felt like this won’t end
It was for you
And I taste
What I could never have
It was from you
All the times
That I’ve cried
My intentions
Were full of pride
But I waste
More time than anyone

But I’m on the outside
And I’m looking in
I can see through you
See your true colors
‘Cause inside you’re ugly
You’re ugly like me
I can see through you
See to the real you

All the times
That I’ve cried
All this wasted
It’s all inside
And I feel
All this pain
Stuffed it down
It’s back again
And I lie
Here in bed
All alone
I can’t mend
But I feel
Tomorrow will be okay

But I’m on the outside
And I’m looking in
I can see through you
See your true colors
‘Cause inside you’re ugly
You’re ugly like me
I can see through you
See to the real you

Dear Natalie,

Nana loves you and is so lucky that I get to experience all your growing and changing and smiles and giggles. Thank you sweet angel for being the little bundle of energy and personality that brings a smile to my face each and every time you cross my mind. I’ve got your back little girl. Forever.

xoxo
Nana