Dear Ella,
We took you to your four month doctor's appointment the other day. It was a very snowy day and most offices were closed but we made the trek in and were the only car on the road. You were happy and talking until the doctor came in. She wanted to check how tall you were, how much you weighed, and all of the other "health checks" to make sure you were growing and healthy. You were 14 lbs and 6 oz and 25 inches. Skinny and tall, just like your daddy!
She noted that you had a beautiful head - which I have to agree! Apparently it is very round which means you spend a lot of time on your belly or sitting up. You definitly like to sit up in mommy's lap. We spend a long time looking at magazines and books together and playing with your toys so I'm glad that your beautiful head comes from fun mommy times!
When you were being checked out by the doctor you started crying and looking at me. You wanted nothing to do with her and the doctor laughed saying that you are a mommy's girl. I'm probably to blame because I love our times together! We laugh and play and sing and dance and if that means you are a mommy's girl then good!
The night after your shots you woke up with a bad fever. Mommy and daddy were scared out of minds! You were crying and sad, but daddy gave you some medicine and you fell right back asleep. Please don't ever be sick again! It breaks me heart.
I love you very much and am so glad that you are growing and learning!
Love,
Mommy
Friday, January 20, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Snow!
Dear Ella,
Today it snowed. A real snow too, not just one of those little dustings that most Seattleites freak out over and closes buisnesses. It is a snow that they think the whole world is ending, and I love it! When I woke up with you this morning I didn't know it snowed until I looked out the window. I squealed and you just stared at me like I was a nut ball. I should probably get used to that look from you because just a little side note...mommy gets very excited about things like this!
We took you outside in it and you were less than impressed. Probably because you were stuffed into a snow suit that I had been anxiously waiting to put you in from the day I got it from my cousin Stephenie.
Today it snowed. A real snow too, not just one of those little dustings that most Seattleites freak out over and closes buisnesses. It is a snow that they think the whole world is ending, and I love it! When I woke up with you this morning I didn't know it snowed until I looked out the window. I squealed and you just stared at me like I was a nut ball. I should probably get used to that look from you because just a little side note...mommy gets very excited about things like this!
We took you outside in it and you were less than impressed. Probably because you were stuffed into a snow suit that I had been anxiously waiting to put you in from the day I got it from my cousin Stephenie.
I am very excited for many more snows with you, building snowmen, making snow angels, and of course throwing snowballs at Daddy because believe me he will have it coming!
Love you,
Mommy
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Morning Time
Dear Ella,
Today is Saturday. Daddy woke up early with you because you were fussy and slept with you on the couch so I could get some sleep. He came in when you needed to eat and was so sleepy and tired that he crawled in bed and fell asleep while you ate. You on the other hand gulped down your breakfast and were very happy that you got to sleep with Daddy that you wanted to tell me about it with your happy baby noises.
We came downstairs and played together, having a very fun time. Then you got sleepy. Very sleepy. When you get sleepy you make baby sleepy noise. It makes me want to cuddle you for hours, but unless I leave you alone you will stay awake. You are now sleeping with your glow worm, messy hair and all. Here is the thing, my sweet little baby, I worry that these morning times won't last. That the older you get the more independent you will become. You won't want to play with Mommy all morning, you will want to play with yourself, your toys, or one day your friends. I won't make sleepy baby noises while I hold you and you won't give me a big smile when you wake up. You are growing and changing and for that I am grateful because I know you are healthy and strong and smart. But for today, just stay my little baby cuddle with me a little longer please.
Love,
Mommy
Today is Saturday. Daddy woke up early with you because you were fussy and slept with you on the couch so I could get some sleep. He came in when you needed to eat and was so sleepy and tired that he crawled in bed and fell asleep while you ate. You on the other hand gulped down your breakfast and were very happy that you got to sleep with Daddy that you wanted to tell me about it with your happy baby noises.
We came downstairs and played together, having a very fun time. Then you got sleepy. Very sleepy. When you get sleepy you make baby sleepy noise. It makes me want to cuddle you for hours, but unless I leave you alone you will stay awake. You are now sleeping with your glow worm, messy hair and all. Here is the thing, my sweet little baby, I worry that these morning times won't last. That the older you get the more independent you will become. You won't want to play with Mommy all morning, you will want to play with yourself, your toys, or one day your friends. I won't make sleepy baby noises while I hold you and you won't give me a big smile when you wake up. You are growing and changing and for that I am grateful because I know you are healthy and strong and smart. But for today, just stay my little baby cuddle with me a little longer please.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, January 13, 2012
My first letter to Ella
Dear Ella,
You are sitting here with me as I type out this first letter to you and are trying to "help" by grabbing at my hands. I want to start writing you letters so you know about me, you, and the adventures that we will be taking together. When I found out I was having a girl I was in complete shock. My whole life I dreamed of a daughter, but for some reason I thought I would only have boys. The ultrasound tech said with a smile it was a girl, and I gasped. A girl! A daughter! You are so special, and that was the first moment I realized that I was one of the luckiest moms in the whole world!
When you were born it was sort of surreal. After a few hours of intense pain I was overcome with the greatest love I've ever known. They handed you to me and I promised you that I would be here for you no matter what. Your little hands, your crazy head of hair, and your sweet small nose. I felt as if I already knew you. September 2, 2011, the day I became a mother, is the greatest day of my life.
Watching you grow made me realize that I wanted to document and share with you for when you are older all of the things you do everyday. You make me laugh with your baby noises. You make me cry when you won't sleep. You make smile when you reach for me. You are so special and will forever be loved.
In this first letter, I just want you to know that I dreamed of you before you were born. I dreamed of holding you and showing you the world. It is hard to believe that now I have you. We will have great adventures together. I can't wait.
Love,
Mommy
You are sitting here with me as I type out this first letter to you and are trying to "help" by grabbing at my hands. I want to start writing you letters so you know about me, you, and the adventures that we will be taking together. When I found out I was having a girl I was in complete shock. My whole life I dreamed of a daughter, but for some reason I thought I would only have boys. The ultrasound tech said with a smile it was a girl, and I gasped. A girl! A daughter! You are so special, and that was the first moment I realized that I was one of the luckiest moms in the whole world!
When you were born it was sort of surreal. After a few hours of intense pain I was overcome with the greatest love I've ever known. They handed you to me and I promised you that I would be here for you no matter what. Your little hands, your crazy head of hair, and your sweet small nose. I felt as if I already knew you. September 2, 2011, the day I became a mother, is the greatest day of my life.
Watching you grow made me realize that I wanted to document and share with you for when you are older all of the things you do everyday. You make me laugh with your baby noises. You make me cry when you won't sleep. You make smile when you reach for me. You are so special and will forever be loved.
In this first letter, I just want you to know that I dreamed of you before you were born. I dreamed of holding you and showing you the world. It is hard to believe that now I have you. We will have great adventures together. I can't wait.
Love,
Mommy
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