Dear Hannah Cate,
Today you are one month old and you have brought us so much joy in your short little life. I often find myself just staring at you and watching your every move, and I stand in awe that we made you. We are so thankful that the Lord has entrusted you to us and we pray that we honor the calling as parents.
As I look back over my journal, I am realizing how much you are changing. Not just in your appearance, but your personality. Over the past month, here are a few things that we have come to know about you:
-In the beginning, you hated having your diaper changed. You would cry the whole time, even when there were two of us tending to you (one to actually change your diaper and another to talk to you). Your legs would tense up so much that I could hardly get your diaper on. Over the last week or so, you have realized that changing your diaper is actually a good thing and makes you feel much better once it's over. You have stopped crying the whole time and seem to be quite content looking out the window into the back yard while I change your diaper.
-In the beginning, you also hated your sponge bath. I think in general you just did not like having your clothes off (which Daddy and Mimi say we will remind you of as you get older!). You are more comfortable with your baths now. I wouldn't say you really like them, but you tolerate the cleaning and are always so thankful when we pick you up at the end. No more sponge baths though, your cord FINALLY fell off last night as I was drying you off. We'll graduate to the real bath now and I cannot wait to see how you like it!
-One thing that you have always loved about your bath is that it meant that you got your hair brushed and you love having your hair brushed. I will never forget our first experience with brushing your hair. You were laying on the changing table after your bath, I was changing your diaper and Mimi was talking to you and trying to console you because you were screaming your head off! She pulled your little brush out of the basket and started to brush your hair and you immediately were quiet and so content.
-I know this is true of all babies, but you especially love being held and we have not deprived you of it! When Granddaddy and Mary Rose were here to visit I don't think you ever were put down! We are so glad that you love to be held because we love to hold you!
-You smile in your sleep and just after you eat and it is a highlight in my day. The other highlight is when your Daddy comes home from work and is beaming to see you after just a few hours away from us.
-You don't especially like being put in your car seat, but as soon as you are settled you fall quickly to sleep. You are a great car rider and have only had one melt down in the car so far.
-We love to take you on walks in your stroller, either around the neighborhood or down by the bay. When I was pregnant with you, we walked by the bay a lot and I think you remember because you are very content.
-When you get startled you throw your hands up over your head and Daddy says you are praising Jesus. We can't help but laugh at you.
-Two days ago you slept all the way through the night for the first time! I woke up at 5:15 am and quickly realized that you had not woken me up at all. I ran into your room thinking something was surely wrong. I found you soundly sleeping. Once I got over the initial scare, I was so proud of you (and so thankful)! You slept through the night again last night. You are such a good girl!
The truth is that you could do nothing and cry all day and we would love you the same. We think you are perfect and cannot wait to spend the rest of our lives loving you.
All my love,
Mama
Today you are one month old and you have brought us so much joy in your short little life. I often find myself just staring at you and watching your every move, and I stand in awe that we made you. We are so thankful that the Lord has entrusted you to us and we pray that we honor the calling as parents.
As I look back over my journal, I am realizing how much you are changing. Not just in your appearance, but your personality. Over the past month, here are a few things that we have come to know about you:
-In the beginning, you hated having your diaper changed. You would cry the whole time, even when there were two of us tending to you (one to actually change your diaper and another to talk to you). Your legs would tense up so much that I could hardly get your diaper on. Over the last week or so, you have realized that changing your diaper is actually a good thing and makes you feel much better once it's over. You have stopped crying the whole time and seem to be quite content looking out the window into the back yard while I change your diaper.
-In the beginning, you also hated your sponge bath. I think in general you just did not like having your clothes off (which Daddy and Mimi say we will remind you of as you get older!). You are more comfortable with your baths now. I wouldn't say you really like them, but you tolerate the cleaning and are always so thankful when we pick you up at the end. No more sponge baths though, your cord FINALLY fell off last night as I was drying you off. We'll graduate to the real bath now and I cannot wait to see how you like it!
-One thing that you have always loved about your bath is that it meant that you got your hair brushed and you love having your hair brushed. I will never forget our first experience with brushing your hair. You were laying on the changing table after your bath, I was changing your diaper and Mimi was talking to you and trying to console you because you were screaming your head off! She pulled your little brush out of the basket and started to brush your hair and you immediately were quiet and so content.
-I know this is true of all babies, but you especially love being held and we have not deprived you of it! When Granddaddy and Mary Rose were here to visit I don't think you ever were put down! We are so glad that you love to be held because we love to hold you!
-You smile in your sleep and just after you eat and it is a highlight in my day. The other highlight is when your Daddy comes home from work and is beaming to see you after just a few hours away from us.
-You don't especially like being put in your car seat, but as soon as you are settled you fall quickly to sleep. You are a great car rider and have only had one melt down in the car so far.
-We love to take you on walks in your stroller, either around the neighborhood or down by the bay. When I was pregnant with you, we walked by the bay a lot and I think you remember because you are very content.
-When you get startled you throw your hands up over your head and Daddy says you are praising Jesus. We can't help but laugh at you.
-Two days ago you slept all the way through the night for the first time! I woke up at 5:15 am and quickly realized that you had not woken me up at all. I ran into your room thinking something was surely wrong. I found you soundly sleeping. Once I got over the initial scare, I was so proud of you (and so thankful)! You slept through the night again last night. You are such a good girl!
The truth is that you could do nothing and cry all day and we would love you the same. We think you are perfect and cannot wait to spend the rest of our lives loving you.
All my love,
Mama
I have seen several other people take pictures of their babies each month in the same spot, next to the same stuffed animal in an effort to watch their growth. So, here's our attempt. After a few months, we'll compare the pictures!
3 comments:
you made me cry...again! PRECIOUS Hannah Cate, PRECIOUS Mama!
Oh I just LOVE that girl! and her mama, too. :)
That's Tiger! Have you been letting her hear that her Aunt Emily & Uncle Mick love her? Can't wait to meet the sweet little angel in person! I know I keep saying that, but it's true! :-)
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