Six Months Later

Dear Lily,

Exactly six months ago today, you were making your way out of your little cocoon and into the world.  I often wondered if it was fair to bring an innocent child into what can be such a challenging world.  But, the moment you were born, you made the world a better place.  Your smile lights up our whole world.  We love being your parents.  Every day, we are only concerned with getting back to you and smothering you with love and kisses.

We have watched you grow up so much already.  I remember when you had no interest in playing with toys.  Eventually, you liked to look at them.  Then, you like to grab at them and put them into your mouth.  It felt good to chew on them.  You gained the ability to hold your toys, and I remember when you started manipulating them in your mouth.  One day, I woke up and you were able to grab toys off of your tray and put them in your mouth. You can now see the toy you want under other toys and move the other toys into a pile on the other side of your tray, so that you can get to the prize toy.  When I read that as a baby skill online, I thought that it wasn't a big deal.  But, it was the most amazing thing when I saw you do it the first time.  It is so incredible to watch you play with one toy, put it down, and become interested in another.  Last night, you were rolling over and moving towards the toy you wanted.  I wouldn't have thought such small things would be such a big deal, but they are.  When we watch you, this little amazing creature, go from not being remotely interested in something to being able to move to get it, it warms the heart and makes us realize just how much each of us had to learn.

We are so very excited to explore this world with you.  For every new discovery you make, you brighten up our lives.  Thank you so much for being you.  We cannot wait to see who you grow up to be.

Love,

Mommy

Hi Sweetie

You are six months old today.

I will never forget the first time I held you.  And the first time you looked at me.  And the first time we all went out to eat at a restaurant.  And the first time that I changed your little diaper.  Somehow, though... I can't remember the 3rd or 23rd time that I changed your diaper.  It's just gone from my memory, but I'm sure it was a wondrous event.

Raising you is the most amazing challenge imaginable.  The greatest lesson that your mother and I have learned is Love.  We set aside the little things that we want in order to give ourselves to you, because we love you and want the best for you.  And when you crack a smile that is brighter than the Sun, nothing else matters.  Raising you has changed us in so many ways... because you make everything an adventure :)

We are so excited for every new thing you learn.  The constant smiling is awesome.  And we love seeing you roll over... although, this has caused diaper-changing to become like a wrestling match.  And you are very grabby.  Just a little while ago, while changing you... I bent down to grab a new diaper, and came back up to find you squirming around with a pair of baby-sized pj pants covering your face.  The word "adorable" is a vast understatement.

Right now, sweetie, our family is facing a wonderful future... because we are learning with you, we are re-experiencing simple joys with you, and we are growing with you.

Love you :)

Daddy

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