Two Months

Dear Elle,

Today you are two months old.  My how the time is going so fast.  You have grown so much in the last month.  You are so much more alert, active, and smiley!  That's my favorite part, your smile.  You are pretty particular about giving smiles out and mornings are usually the best time to catch that grin.  I still have yet to capture it on camera.

You make me smile and I love to watch you sleep.  You spend a lot of time trying out different faces and expressions.  It's hilarious to watch.  Although sometimes you try out your sad face and cry.  That is not my favorite.

You are working on rolling to your side.  I love to watch you pull your little legs up into your abdomen and swing those hips to one side.  You are pretty proud of yourself too.

You are such a little peanut and I often call you that.  You are so sweet and snuggly.  My favorite time with you is at the very end of the day.  I feed you and you are so tired you sleep right through it.  Then you will nap on my shoulder and I snuggle you into my neck.  That is my favorite.

Two nights ago you went to sleep in your crib ALL BY YOURSELF!  I didn't even get to rock you. Sis, that is so impressive because as I remember your brother was much older before he could accomplish such a feat.

You still hate your car seat, although you are getting a little bit better.  I'm taking you out a bit more so perhaps that helps.

We call you "sis" or "sister" so much I fear you think that is your name.  It's just too fun though to have a sister in our family.  Brendan really loves you and is so protective of you.  He loves to talk to you and touch you.  You still love to hear his voice and often look for him with your eyes when he is around.  You aren't as fond of all of the touching and I think you may be a little independent in that way.  Sometimes you just want to be by yourself taking it all in.

We love you so much little girl and are so happy to have spent another month with you.  You truly are a gift.

Love,
Mommy