1 Month!!!

Dearest Kaylynn,

It has been one month since you graced us with your presence and your father and I could not be happier. We have had the most fun watching you grow, listening to your sounds, stealing your kisses, and snuggling for hours. I cannot believe that it's only been a month because it feels like you've always been part of our little family. Your dad and I have always enjoyed being around each other - since we pretty much are the same person (we sometimes think about the most random topics, out of the blue, at the exact same time) - but I think he'd agree with me that spending these last 31 days with you have been our best days yet.

You are quite a unique little girl, though I know I am biased. I can already tell that you are going to be a very smart, strong, and beautiful young lady someday. You are getting very good at holding your head up, which is a large feat for such a small person. You are amazed by the light fixtures in the bathroom and you know when you see your daddy in the doorway through the bathroom mirror. You make the cutest faces and add new faces to your mix everyday. Just today I have noticed that your eyes seem to have taken on a new shade of blue, getting closer to that beautiful shade of blue that your dad has. When we read each night, I love that you are trying to listen intently, even though you really want to fall asleep (which happens eventually, usually in the 2nd book of the night).

You are on a 4 hour feeding/sleeping schedule, which is pretty awesome! Daddy and I cannot complain about you keeping us up all night, as we've been very lucky with you. You are very excited when it's feeding time and can let out a good, loud burp to compliment the chefs (Thank you Similac!) You get it honestly, as your dad, mom, Grandma Moore, and Uncle Mike are all excellent burpers (you'll learn that soon enough!) Also, part of your daily schedule is bathtime at night with help from Daddy - which you are getting used to, even though you hate getting out of the warm water into the cold air - and storytime and prayers with mom in your room on the rocker. Your dad and I want to make sure that you are always thankful for everything you have and realize how lucky you are to have so many people who love you and fight over who gets to hold you the most (lucky for us, your dad and I will always win that battle! hehe!)

In the past few days you've discovered your voice and have been cooing and "talking" to us. I hope that you'll always want to talk with us and tell us all about your troubles, because we'll always want to know what's going on (I'm a nosey person, you'll learn that too). When we put you down on the floor for tummytime, you want to crawl and scoot so bad, but it's just not time for that...yet. If we give you our hand or arm as a prop, you will scoot yourself forward and you can lift your head, turning it from side-to-side.

All of this and it's only been a month. I can't even imagine how fun and exciting life will be with you going forward, but don't be in a hurry to grow up too fast. Always know that your daddy and I love you more than anything in the world.

Love,

Mommy