The Routson Family B & E: Happy Hearts

When I was pregnant with Beckett I was a little obsessed with Carrie Underwood's song "This Time." Every time I heard it I was reminded of the sweet boy growing in my belly and how lucky Neal and I were. As the years have gone by, way too fast, I still love to sing this song to Beckett. He literally has my heart busting at the seams every day. And now that we have Emerson too it is just even sweeter. Even on days like today when she is puking with a fever I still have to pinch myself that they are mine. Life is short, love is sweet and there ain't no time like this time....

We had a Happy Valentine's Day snowed in AGAIN!! (Loving it - not complaining.) Neal is the best. I had already bought the kid's Valentines a couple of weeks ago so I was surprised when I came downstairs to find more Valentines for the kids from Neal. The kids were opening their presents and he said to read them their cards. Well I read one sentence and sobbed out "I can't read this!" Then I started laughing but seriously. I have to write these on the blog because I want the kids to know their sweet daddy's words.

Here is Emerson's:

"Emerson, I am not worried about you. You will grow up to be a very strong and smart woman. I love you so much. I know you have a loving heart and you are the sweetest girl I have ever known (don't tell your mother.) Happy Valentine's Day girl. You are growing up too fast. I love you - Dad."

and Beckett's
"Beckett, Happy Valentine's Day B-Bud! Words can't explain the amount of love I have for you. You are the most caring person I know. I hope that you grow up to be the same you are now. Whomever is lucky enough to have you will be okay for me. I love you more than I could ever write. I love you - Dad."

I mean come on - I cried again just typing those! I won't write what my card said. ;) This Valentine's Day (our 15th together!) was the best one I have ever had, hands down!

xo
Libby