These days, life is so busy with my three year old twin girls and my eight year old son. It seems like our house is always hectic and we are always on the go. But when our day winds down and turns to night, I love sitting on the couch cuddling my girls or laying in bed with my son as we read a bedtime book. I marvel at how big they have gotten, remembering the days when I was pregnant with them and how anxious I was for them to come into the world but also how I loved being able to keep them safe and how they were MINE. Each kick or somersault in my belly meant so much more as I was communicating with them in a special way.
Before each of my kids were born, I sat down and wrote them a short letter of how I was looking forward to them being here – and my hopes and dreams for them. Each letter is tucked into their baby book and I can’t wait until they are older to read them. I’ve even added letters as the years have gone by – like right before my twins were born, I wrote my son another letter about how much I loved him and knew he was going to be a great big brother.
Grab the tissues because just in time for Mother’s day, Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers has created a video showing expectant moms and dads reading letters they’ve written to their baby. Take a look at the video and just try to keep the tears away and from jumping up to go give your little ones (and big ones!) a hug!
Watching this video made me think of the letters I wrote to my kids and how happy I was that I did that! I’ve been inspired to share a letter with you that I wrote to both Olivia and Evie.
Dear Olivia and Evelyn,
In just a few short weeks, you will be here and all of a sudden we will change from a family of three to a family of five. Your Dad and I are so excited to meet the two of you and every day we wonder who you will look like and who you will become. Your big brother Hayden can’t wait for you to come out also and he talks all the time about the toys that he will show you and what he wants to teach you. The two of you are so lucky – not only will you have an amazing big brother, but you’re going to have a built-in best friend with each other. I hope that you both will lean on each other and Hayden too. I always wanted a sibling and I’m so grateful to have the three of you and that you have each other. We can’t wait for you to be here and complete our family.
Mom
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I love that idea! I wish that I had thought to do the same for my kids.
I would write how much I wanted him and how loved he is! I would also write how nervous his Dad was!
Oh my goodness, so so sweet! I love that you wrote letters to your kids before they were born. How special for them when they get a chance to read them later in life. The video, ack. just lovely.
I really wish I had done this for my little ones before they were born. But, it’s never too late, right?
What a sweet idea! I bet your kids will LOVE to read those letters someday. 🙂
Oh my goodness, videos like this make me cry. Kids grow up way too fast. Thanks so much for sharing. We were always a Huggies family
I’ve made a habit of writing notes to my wife she can keep, but I’d never thought about writing them to my kids. I do keep a journal, and the format of choice is a series of notes to my children, so I guess that counts, too.
What a beautiful post. I also wrote a letter to my girls on my blog. I thought this was such a wonderful video. It’s very touching and heartwarming.
This video makes me cry! I love this idea, I would love to have something like this from my mom!
What an amazing idea! I’m telling my friend that’s pregnant about this, and sending her the link to this post!
I always include a pack of Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers in my baby shower gift baskets. I love the idea of writing the letters.
I wish i would have written a letter to my kids before they were born. I guess it is not to late to start now. This is such a great idea.
It would be so cool to have these letters for your kids to read when they get older. I have a few friends that are expecting. I will have to share this with them.
You need a lot of Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers when you have twins. This video is so touching i could not help but tear up.
I would write a letter to my little one telling them how excited we are to meet her and how much hope we have for her life. This is such a beautiful idea!
I would write a letter to my little one and express my love
I would write about how much I can’t wait to meet him or her and what kind of personality they will have.
I will love you forever, no matter what!
I would write the feelings I felt the first day he was born 🙂
I would tell them that they have changed my life in the best way possible!
I like the idea of writing letters to babies on the way. My babies are big kids now and I still write letters to them. It is a good experience or all of us.
This is such a sweet thing to do! Now, I really wish I would have thought to do it myself. Mine are grown and having their own kids, it would be sweet to see them doing it. Thanks, will so be telling them about this!
I would tell her how much she is loved!
This is such a sweet idea! I would have loved to have done this!
I would write and share my hopes, dreams, and love for my kids!
I would write a letter saying how much we already love them and are excited to meet them.
This is so sweet, love all your pics. I remember we used Huggies when my son was a baby, and it’s good.
I would write a letter sharing my love for him and tell him how much joy he has brought to my life.
I would write to my baby to let them know how loved they are and how excited we are for their arrival.
how much i love them!
I would write that I will always be their biggest fan and to follow their dreams.
I would write a letter to my nephew and tell him how much light & joy he is brought to our family! I adore him!
How much Joy she brings to my life. Just thinking about my love for her makes me cry. I suffered two awful heartwrenching miscarriages before God blessed me with my angel. Now I cannot imaginelife without her.