Dear Farrah

I sit here realizing that our days as a family of 3 are numbered.  Any day now, your brother could make his appearance, and a world that once revolved around you, will now revolve around you and a tiny baby boy.  I used to watch this show on TLC called "A Baby Story" and anytime the woman was getting ready to have her second child she would always break down about the thought of her first child.  I never understood that.  Until now.  You have been my entire world for the past 3+ years since we knew you were on your way.  In a strange way, I get defensive and think I don't want to share my time with any other kids, and then I realize this new kid is going to be equally as much my kid as you are and I will love him just as much.  It's just hard to imagine that I could possibly expand my heart enough to love another baby as much as you. 
You seem excited to meet your brother.  Up until this point, I haven't heard you say one negative thing about the new baby that's coming.  In fact all you've been is excited and wondering when he's coming to play with you.  I wonder if you truly understand the changes that will take place when he comes.  I've second guessed our decision to have another child, knowing it will take away from you in some ways, and then I realize it's the best thing for you.  Both your daddy and I have said that our siblings were such a huge part of our lives and we can't imagine not having them in our lives.  Yes this will change things in some ways, but I know you deserve the chance to be a big sister.  To teach him all of the things you know.  To look out for him.  To love him.  You will be an amazing big sister. 
Before our family of 3 becomes a family of 4 I want you to know how loved you are.  You are not only a gift to your dad and I, but you are a gift to the world.  I love you more than I could ever explain, and if you were the only child I was ever able to have, I would consider myself the luckiest mom in the world.  But lucky for you, you'll have a life long buddy to go through life with.  When your dad and I are gone someday, you will always have each other.  Thank you for all you've taught us over these past 3 years.  You are one special girl. 
Love you to the moon and back,
Mommy