Molly Dolly-
You're three months old already?! How did that happen? I guess I just didn't notice the time flying by.
My time was swallowed with your smiles. I love those smiles baby girl. They're my favorite thing. You have such a beautiful face and it all lights up when you smile. I love the way your eyes squint up when you smile. Your legs and arms go crazy when you find something especially entertaining. You smile so much. I love coming into your room after your nap to see your big smiling face
My time was spent kissing those lips of yours. They're so deliciously kissable. I love that you recognize my voice when I talk to you and you know I'm going to kiss you. You look at me with your smiling mouth wide open, anticipating my kisses. You give the best slobbery kisses of anyone I know.
My time was spent getting to know you. You are so sweet. You've been such an easy baby, even when you've been sick. You love those around you. Even at this young age it's easy to see that you LOVE your Daddy. You'll follow him around the room with your eyes. You look at him intently and will smile, coo, and wiggle to get his attention. You get so excited when you hear his voice. I am so glad you get to spend Mondays uninterrupted with him. That's such a special time for you both. You love Savannah. I've never seen anyone able to calm you down as quickly as she does just by talking to you. You smile at her and are so interested in what she has to say, even if she's only saying your name.
My time was spent snuggling you. You love to cuddle. You won't fall asleep at night without a warm bottle, your special grandma blanket, and cuddles from your Mama. I treasure those times. I love to watch you drift off to sleep, happy and content. I love to cuddle you. I love how you wiggle your little arm under mine and you tickle me as you fall asleep. I hate to put you down.
My time was spent watching you grow. Even though it was a sad day for me when I finally put your newborn clothes in a box, it was exciting to see how big you had gotten. I love to see you notice things. It has been so fun to watch you go from a baby that could just lay and enjoy the novelty of laying down to a baby to is so interested in her toys. You watch the mobile in your crib so intensely. You love the pink giraffe and will follow it until it gets close to you. You squeal at it as it gets closer to you. You love the red monkey at Aunt Sarah's house. You can stare at him for a long time, much longer than your other toys. You love the bath now. You kick those chubby little legs and splash all over. You get so excited when I put you in your little bath. You hate to get out. You're sleeping longer at night now which is a blessing to me. You're getting so strong! You always try so hard to sit up in your carseat when I buckle you in. You have always had a strong neck and have been able to hold your head up pretty well.
My time was spent listening to you find your voice. I especially love to hear you in the early morning. You have to tell me about your dreams. I can't wait until you can form your words and sentences and really tell me stories. I love Saturday mornings when it is just you and me and there is no rush to get up. You talk my ear off and smile ear to ear. Your little voice is so sweet. I love to hear the squeaks and coos and sounds you make on the way to Aunt Sarah's house in the morning. You are so vocal. Mostly happy sounds, but sometimes your voice is used to let us know how utterly displeased you are.
My time was spent watching your influence on others. At the tender age of 3 months old, you have such a hold on those around you. It's been so fun to watch your daddy gush over you, even though he insists he doesn't gush. You make people around you so happy. Andrea loves your pouty little lip when you're really sad. Grammy just can't get enough of you. I've seen such a softer side of Grandpa when he's with you.
I am sorry that I have to work and am not able to spend all day long with you. I am grateful for my job though. It helps us so much. It's so nice to know that you're being well taken care of with Aunt Sarah. We're so lucky to have so much family around us. Your family really loves you. You would not believe how excited everyone was for your arrival. We love babies in our family, but I have never seen so much excitement. We waited a long time for you, and it was worth every moment. You're such a special spirit. I'm so lucky to be your mom.
I can't wait to spend my time watching you get bigger! I will forever tell you to stop growing, that you're getting to big. I will love watching you grow, develop, and learn. I can't wait to talk to you, to understand you. I can't wait to walk with your hand in mine. I can't wait to show you how much I love books and I hope you will love them too. I'm so excited to see that light of learning in your eyes. I'm excited to see what your niche will be. I can't wait to be your Mom forever and ever, into eternity.
Love-
Mom
