Dear Lucy - 5 months

Dear Lucy,

 

My little Luce Goose. Or as daddy likes to call you, his little Snoop-a-Lou. You are the most wonderful five month old EVER. You continue to grow and develop. This past month you have amazed me with all that you have learned. I love to just watch you think and figure things out. You love playing with toys, and have mastered the ability to pick them up and bring them straight to your mouth. I laugh over your first experiences with baby food. After much research and debate, we went with sweet potatoes, and you like to lick the spoon and then think about what it is that you’re tasting. I wonder what it must be like “tasting” things for the first time.

 

In just 5 months, you have taught me so much.

 

You have taught me that my mother deserves on huge pat on the back and a great big hug. I now realize that even when I make/made her mad, that she loves me more than words could ever express… she always has.

 

You have taught me that there are only 52 weekends in a year. That means I only have about 30 more weekends before you are one year old. I have new criteria for weekends. I need to make them count, as it is an opportunity to spend 48 hours with the two people that I love most.

 

You have taught me that all friendships need to be evaluated and appreciated.

 

You’ve taught me that a child’s love is the most rewarding love one can ever feel. I look at you and can sense the love you feel towards me.

 

It’s only been 5 months, but time is already going too fast. If you don’t mind, please slow time down a bit, so that I can continue to enjoy these moments.

 

I’ll always love you anyway.

 

Love,

 

Your momma