Dear Lucy,
You are four months old today.
I know it’s a bit selfish, but I LOVE how excited you get
when you see me. The best part of my day is picking you up from daycare.
Especially when I get there and you’re sleeping. I’ll pick you up and you’ll
slowly start to wake up. Once you notice it’s me that’s picking you up, your
eyes will get really big and excited. It makes me feel so loved.
You have been such a blessing. You are such a good baby. We
like to walk to nearby restaurants and sit outside and have dinner. You’ll just
sit in your stroller while we enjoy our meal and talk (mostly about you).
You had your first cold this month. It broke our hearts
listening to your snot-filled inhales and gaspy exhales. But you laughed,
smiled, and slept your way through it.
You seem to sneeze in pairs. And when someone tries to give
you a kiss, you like to try to eat their face.
You have found an odd affinity with your hands. You grasp
them together and hold them out in front of you. You’ll stare them down and
slowly bring them to your mouth. Then, you’ll try to put both hands in your
mouth. This can keep you busy for hours.
You love to laugh and laugh. And then laugh some more. I
find myself doing all the stereotypical baby-ooh-goo-ga-gas. (You know the
ones that I swore I’d never do). I just love how they make you laugh. We took you to get your photos taken
professionally, and there we were, kneeling on the floor, making funny faces
and talking baby babble.
Speaking of professional photos, you were so easy for the
photographer to photograph. You just laughed and smiled. You continue to love
the bright lights.
I couldn’t have pictured a better baby. Your daddy’s
co-worker told me that someday I’ll start to forget what life was like before
having a baby. I can officially say she’s right. My whole world revolves around
you, and as a matter of fact, I really enjoy it that way.
You and your daddy are my life. I love you so much.
I’ll always love you anyway,
Your mama
