Dear Julia,

You and daddy were so proud last week to show me your newest accomplishment. You drank from a cup. No top, no straw, just a cup. You were such a big girl. You smiled so proud. My eyes filled up with tears. Please accept my apologizes. I really was so proud of you. It was the first time you were able to do something that your big brother, Aaron, could not. It was a defining moment for me. In no way does it make me any less proud of you. I want you to do everything you can. I want you to be smart and independent and strong. Your brother is amazing. His accomplishments fill me with pride every day. It is just that they are different than yours. Sometimes that is hard for me. No matter what though, I promise I am always going to be there cheering you on. No one will be prouder than your Dad and I as you go through life and shine in all that you do.

Love,
Mom