As your tummy grows bigger and bigger (finally at the 30 week mark...), I grow more anxious each day to hold sweet Baby Holli in my arms. And as I have been knitting frantically to finish her little blanket, hats and other items, your dad has been creating an heirloom of his own for his precious little grand daughter too.
When you two began talking about the prospect of Dad making all of Holli's nursery furniture, I knew that he could do it; there was never any doubt about that. What has surprised me most, however, is the joy it is giving him as he creates it. You sent him the specifications and he has searched diligently to find Queen Anne legs and wicker and all sorts of things to make this treasured heirloom for Holli, his only daughter's daughter.
Living in the south does have its perks too; we have had temperatures in the 70's, along with sunshine this week and Dad has set up shop outside of his shop! There is wood and equipment everywhere and each day he gets up and goes to work. And the smile...Oh, the smile on his face as he finishes each item. Then, he calls me out to look at his handiwork closely, pointing out the fine details. BUT...Part of the deal is that you not see any of the furniture until he delivers it to you. And you KNOW I am dying to do just that! I can tell you that the chest of drawers is almost complete and it looks AWESOME!
A parent's love for their child knows no bounds...This, I know. And you, too, will become a parent very soon and know this truth for yourself. I cannot wait for you to see this beautiful baby furniture that your dad is building. It will not merely be furniture, but a family heirloom that begins with Holli and will hopefully be passed down for many generations to come.
I Love you and Miss you,
(VERY MUCH!!!)
MOM
a beautiful letter to your daughter and a tribute to your wonderful relationship. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
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