some sweetness for your monday

Elsie,

You are growing so fast! At your two month appointment you came in at 13 pounds 15 ounces. The rolls on your legs are adorable. You are a good eater, and today we're trying to figure out what I am eating that is upsetting your tummy. Might be the peanuts and corn candy mix I munched all weekend. Or the apple cider we sipped each night. But today I am choosing a very basic diet with hopes that your tummy will stop cramping. You don't like having an upset tummy.

 

Your eyes are so bright and able to track us all around the room. We talk a lot to each other in coo's and goo's. And sometimes you startle yourself with how loud your talking voice can be.

 

In the morning I bring you into bed to lay on my chest. We can get an extra hour of sleep that way. I love the snuggle time and your sweet breathing that puts me back to sleep. If your head comes up I softly rub your back and coax you back to sleep. It is the best way to slowly wake up. (Though I am never quite ready to wake up.)

 

You are definitely my sidekick. You join me on Sunday nights for Bible study and get to be held by all sorts of new friends. The first night you had a blow out right on one lady's blouse. It was quite the first impression and later I offered to pay for the dry cleaning. But she didn't seem to mind. They all had babies once and love the chance to hold you in their arms, letting you grip their fingers, looking into your eyes.

 

This month we are going to decorate your nursery. I am so excited and have dreams and visions in my head that will be fun to create.

 

I love you to pieces, Elsie Rebecca. You are pure sweetness and I still can't believe I have a little girl. A daughter. What a joy.

Love,

your mama