(by Chelsea Steller)
A part of me feels like it was just yesterday that we brought you home so excited to show you to the world, and another part of me feels like you've been a part of me all along. Being your Mama is one of the biggest joys I've ever had. Waking up to your darling rosebud lips and sleepy stretches melts my heart as I remember hearing cliches like "I just want to wake them up so I can play with them". Now I totally get it. Time with you is like honey and I can't get enough.
Some of my favorite things about watching you grow up this last month have been hearing you giggle across the house and watching you discover your toes. I love that you're big enough for me to wear you on my hip and for your Daddy to carry you on his shoulders. You LOVE anything crazy. Being bounced as high as we can go on the bouncy ball, flying on my feet, your dad swinging you around the room... and you instantly burst out laughing. We can already see your adventurous spirit and we're so proud!
You also had your first road trip this month to meet your new baby cousin and you did amazing on the road. It was a big step for us to see how you would do, and it made us excited to start doing even longer ones. You absolutely love being "worn" in a sling or carrier and I soak up every minute of having you close. I love getting to see you explore the world and to be at eye level with you as you discover.
Your tenaciousness is already so apparent and yet your sweet spirit and "go-with-the-flow" personality make everyday with you so fun. I love being your mama, sweet girl. It stretches me like nothing I've ever known, but it's straight from God that He gives me what I need to love you and nurture you to the best of my ability. It's the best job I could dream of. And you're Daddy is doing such an incredible job too. I would watch him with other kids when we were dating and married and would daydream about seeing him with our kids. And seeing the way he loves and adores you is better than anything I could have imagined. Elsie Love, we are so glad you're ours and are loving watch you grow up!
Photos by Chelsea Steller
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