My Dream Baby

Dear Amelia,
Today, you are one week and 3 days old. I already feel like time is going by way too fast! The other night I was in the kitchen getting dinner and I got so sad thinking that my pregnancy, labor and delivery were all over. I just want to make sure I enjoy every moment possible with you.

You really are my dream baby. I tell everyone how perfect you are! Right before you were born, I started getting a little nervous and freaking out that your delivery would be like Eleanor's. I told Dad, "If this is like Eleanor's, this will be our last kid". Well, you made your way into this world just like your personality, calm and easy. Right after you were born Dad asked, "So, does this mean we get to have another one?". Yes, of course!

You really are so pleasant. Already, you are only waking up 2 times at night. If you weren't right next to my bed, I don't think I would be able to hear you. Rather than crying, you just make the cutest little grunting sounds. I've also found out you do not like your arms to be swaddled. Instead, you prefer to sleep with your little arms over your head. And already, you've decided to you like to sleep on your side.

Yesterday was a big day for you. We took you with us to breakfast, to drop Mimi off at the airport, to Costco and to Target. While in Costco you got a little fussy so I took you out to the car to feed you, but discovered you had a blow out. You were a good sport about getting your diaper changed and getting put into your car seat with only a diaper on. I was just glad Dad was there to help out with Eleanor.

Eleanor has taken quite the liking to you. She loves to "pet" you. Yesterday you were laying in your bassinet and Eleanor peaked over and said, "oh your so cute. Mom, get the camera. She's so cute". The other day she told me she wanted to hold you like I do and walk around with you. I have a feeling she is going to be a very protective bigger sister.

Amelia, I am so thankful to have you in our family. I really feel so blessed to be your mother and have you for a daughter. I told Dad yesterday that I really do love being a Mom. Thank you so much for being such a sweet little baby. I love you more and more each day, and I never thought that was possible!!

Love always,
Mom