Addison Timlin Instagram – Dear Dolores Wild, They say a heartbeat is more unique than a fingerprint. Its waveforms so distinct we can tell each other apart by its sound. Your heartbeat is probably the sound I know best in this world. I knew it so well as the only constant for weeks on end in hospital before you arrived. But I don’t just know it’s sound, I know how big, tender and sensitive it is. I know that when you’re having a hard time you crawl into my lap spin around with your back to my chest so our hearts are perfectly aligned. That was the first big move you ever made, crawling into being held- not chest to chest but heart to heart. It’s so deeply peaceful, even three years later I exhale and think, we made it, we’re here. And here you are, three years old, so loving, so discerning, so bold and cheeky, so deep and knowing. It’s a mystery what lifetime you are on but it’s clear you know something we all don’t. I am truly humbled and honored to be your mom, you are my greatest teacher and my greatest joy. Your feet still weigh 100lbs, you still love sharp objects and glasses of wine, you still love to touch and connect and to be close but now you love talking about it all and hearing you talk? That’s the best thing that has ever happened. Last night you asked me to rock you like a baby, this morning you blew out a candle and I swear you made a wish. My wish for you is that all the hearts you find in this life will bring you the peace and belonging that yours does mine. Perfectly aligned, breathing it all in. You are perfection my sweet girl. I love you, I love you, I love you.