Guess what? Your Daddy and I are getting married!!! It all happened this past weekend at Grammy and Pop-Pop's shore house, where I met your Daddy six years ago.
I almost ruined your Daddy's plans because I didn't want to be away from you, but I knew that your Mom-Mom and Pop-Daddy were just thrilled to have you for the weekend. They took you to see Nana and to visit your Aunt 'Lena in West Chester. You even helped Mom-Mom plan a Sunday dinner celebration complete with cake and champagne, although you slept through most of the actual event.
Words can't describe how happy I am to be officially engaged to your Daddy. As soon he asked the question, my thoughts automatically turned to you and what this will mean for the three of us. It took me awhile before I could stop crying long enough to say "yes!"
This is all a formality, since we have been a family for a long time. YOU made us a family on the very first day we knew about you. Back then I thought that having you would cause our love to be challenged and tested, but I was very wrong. You have only made it multiply.
Even though things didn't happen in the order that we planned, you have given us the benefit of a preview of married life. I don't have to wonder about what kind of father your Daddy will be, because I already know that he is the best father in the world. We have already been through an incredible journey as partners, so I'm confident that together we can handle any other surprises that life has in store for us.
We couldn't wait to get home and see you, Quinn. You are happily oblivious to all the hubbub as you continue your efforts to walk and talk. At the moment, you don't seem to care very much about my ring - but someday when I am long gone, it will be yours.
Your Daddy told me that the three diamonds traditionally symbolize the past, present and future - but that he has always imagined them representing the three of us. Isn't that sweet, Quinn? You, of course, are the biggest and brightest one in the middle.
We have been engaged for almost a week and still I am overwhelmed with emotion and so many happy tears. We are going to celebrate so much in the coming months and years - and you are already practicing your little dance moves.
We love you so much baby girl!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy, the future Mr. and Mrs. Smith
