Almost 6 months...

...since our lives changed forever! Lyla, as you sit next to me, snoozing, I get teary eyed. You are the most perfect and amazing thing in my life. Making you laugh with my funny faces and silly dance moves is all I live for these days! I made you some different foods to try, you loved them all! Squash, sweet potato, avocado, banana, applesauce. You are sitting up and talking all of the time, growing up so fast. I can't wait to hear those first words come out of your mouth. I was singing to you today...as I do a lot. The look in your eyes made my heart skip a beat! Such a young human being, but there was such wisdom and such a wistful look in your baby blues, I just got choked up and had to pause the song! I just love you, my special little babe.

Lyla, you are now 3 months old. You smile at me and it lifts my soul. You lie your head on my shoulder and I don't ever want to let you go. You babble and coo and I feel like I understand every sound you make. You have brought your father and I so much joy and happiness, I get on my knees and thank God for you. I hope you always know how loved you are and how important you are.

We made a wish, and you came true.


Love,
Momma

T minus 2 DAYS!

Good morning Lyla!

I am on day 2 of my maternity leave. I chose to stop working on Friday, after my feet swelled up to the size of hams...also, secretly thought you might have come into the world this past weekend. But you didn't, and that's just fine!

Both grandmas are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their granddaughter! You are going to be so loved and...yes...spoiled! :)  I was the first granddaughter too, I turned out okay.

It is a beautiful spring morning. It's supposed to be sunny and 70 today. Seems like a wonderful day to come into the world! I've had LOTS of braxton hicks contractions, and a few regular ones, but not enough to send me to the hospital. I've just been cleaning and packing, eating, listening to music, trying to keep busy until your arrival!

I have a doctor's appointment today, we will see what she says about how much progress my body has made. Until then, you just keep dancing around in my belly!

Mumford & Sons - Believe (Official Audio)

You and I listed to this quite a few times today :)

Wilco- On and On and On

We listened to this today and you just loved it! :)

Momma

Muppet Movie - The Rainbow Connection

6 weeks...

I cannot believe I will be gazing into your eyes in less than seven weeks. I am overcome with excitement!

Lately, you have been punching me in the ribs, which makes me laugh. You also have really been responding to music. Not just the Beatles, but other bands. The Head and the Heart, Sigur Ros, Kelly Clarkson.

My first baby shower is in 2 days and I am sooo looking forward to seeing all of the new, neat things our friends and family buy for you!

Yesterday, it was beautiful. Sunny, breezy, and 70 degrees. I sat outside with Stella, in the rocking chair, and read. While I let you do some sunbathing beneath my belly. You are coming into this world at the most beautiful time of the year, Lyla!

I love you and am counting down the days (48!) until we meet!


XOXOXOXOXO,

Momma

Future Soccer Player?

Good morning, happy feet! Your dad and I spent yesterday morning watching you kick my belly! Not little nudges...big, bursting kicks. We could see my stomach pop here and there from you! And all of this was happening while we were watching our soccer teams play. I'm thinking that was a sign...you are going to be a soccer player! :)

Feeling you wiggle and kick is such an elating feeling. Yesterday afternoon, your daddy was painting the trim in your room. I walked in and was folding some of your clothes, and it suddenly hit me out of nowhere how much I wanted you to be here! I was almost in tears. I told your dad, "I wish she were here right now!" Only about 3 months til I get to see your sweet face and kiss your little nose.

Love,
Momma