Dear Mommy,

Hi, Mommy. It’s me—your little mini. I might not have all the words yet, but I have lots of feelings, and I think you should know how much I love you.

When you left, I didn’t really understand why. But I can feel your love every day, even from far away. Grandma AKA as “Lala” tells me all the time how brave you are, and even though I miss you, I’m so proud of you too.

You’re my hero, Mommy. Not just because you wear a uniform, but because you’re my mommy. You make me feel safe, even when I can’t see you. Every night, I cuddle with the blanket that smells like you, and I pretend your arms are wrapped around me. Lala and I watch your video telling me how much you love me. I grab the phone a squeeze it mommy.

Lala is taking good care of me. She’s pretty great (but don’t worry, no one can ever take your place). We play a lot, and sometimes, when I laugh really hard, I think of you, because you make me laugh the most. Especially when I see you through the window and you tell me “hi baby it’s momma”.

I can’t wait for you to come home. I have so many new tricks to show you—like how I can climb on everything (Lala says it’s a problem, but I think it’s fun). And my hugs? Oh, Mommy, they’re the best. I’ve been saving the biggest, squishiest one just for you.

Thank you for being so strong and doing what you do. But don’t forget—I’m counting down the days until you’re back in my arms. Until then, I’ll be here, growing and waiting for you, with love in my heart and your picture by my bed.

I love you to the moon and back infinity, Mommy. And then some and then some…

Love,
Your baby boy AKA Mini💕