To my dear beautiful daughter,
I can’t believe that I am so blessed to have you in my life. Right at this very moment you’re just two feet from me, fast asleep in your swing. You love your swing. You love anything and anybody that rocks you, really.
Your father and I are amazed by you every day. It was about three weeks ago that you started giving us those gorgeous baby grins and every time you do it, we laugh and coo and lather you with love. You just have that effect on us.
We’ve also been blessed in that really, you’re a pretty easy baby. We’ve had a few rough nights, but for the most part, you’re a dream come true. Who else can say their baby slept in five to six hour stretches at just two weeks old?
The worst night was when you were just three days old. We’d gone out during the day and then had friends over in the evening to watch Lost. The crying had just started when Auntie Steph and Uncle Mikey left at around 10pm, but it didn’t stop until 9am the next morning. By 7am, I was crying along with you. I finally got you dressed and bundled and stuck you in your carseat – I was going to take you to the hospital because I couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Apparently, you just wanted to be upright because five minutes into your carseat and you fell asleep.
Our biggest trial with you right now is getting you to sleep on your own. You hate being in your crib and refuse to sleep there. I considered it a major victory when three nights ago, you managed to stay in there and even sleep for a solid two hours. We’re working on it. I have to admit, though, it might be harder on me to have you in your crib inside of snuggled into my side. I love the feel of your body curled against mine. I love being able to wake in the middle of the night and just watch you sleep.
You are also amazingly spoiled. As the first grandchild on both sides of our family, you are lavished with love and attention and with gifts. Lots of babies have a blanket made especially for them, but you, my darling, have three. Three blankets handmade with love, just for you. Two of which have your name on them. I hope you treasure them always.
Your grandparents are all so in love with you. Your daddy’s parents see you once a week and oh boy, we hear it if it’s been too long between visits! They can spend hours just holding you. As could your father and I, of course. My parents got to meet you when you were two weeks old and they spent their entire visit gazing into your sleeping face. You barely woke up at all for them! We post pictures online for them at least once a week and I get lectured if I’m taking too long with new updates. They call after every doctor appointment to find out how much you weigh and to see how big you’re getting.
On your two month appointment, you weigh 11.2 lbs (5.11 kg). You’re getting to be a mighty big girl.
You are beautiful. You are amazing. You are a gift. I can’t ever imagine what my life would be like without you.
I love you with all my being.
-Mom
