three months

Today our little Love is three months old. Sometimes I take the long way home just so I can drive by the hospital to remember back on the day she was born. That incredible day, three months ago, has changed our lives in ways we could never know.

We've definitely had our obstacles as we ride the ups and downs of parenting, but it is the most absolutely delightful thing to get to be her parents. I'm listening to her coo and laugh right now, remembering when she was still in the womb and I wondered what she would be like. Here she is. She's ours. And she's perfect. My heart fills to the brim when I look down at her in my arms while she's nursing, or when I spy on Jeremy and her in the other room, as they make each other laugh.

I laugh when strangers see I'm pushing a stroller or wearing a baby under that wrap, and they peak in anxious to see her face. The first response is usually "Oh.... those cheeks!" Yep, she loves her mamas milk and has cheeks for days. The best for kissing. She's growing everyday right before our eyes, and her darling little personality is so fun to see coming through.

Jeremy and I daydream about the adventures we'll get to take her on one day when she's older and all the fun things we'll get to do once she hits certain milestones. I can't wait for those days. But until then, we're loving adventures around our neighborhood for walks, getting to have her sleep in bed with us, watching her first laughs, and having her fit in our arms. We're madly in love with her, and can't imagine life without our Elsie Love.

Some things Elsie loves :: any green plants (she will spot them across the house through the windows and coo at them), being outside, being naked, her Mama's milk, mornings (she smiles and laughs almost instantly after waking up... it's my favorite time of day with her), discovering her hands, sucking on her fist, going to the beach, being tickled, being on her changing table (weird, I know....but the kid loves it) patterns, her Daddy's kisses, sleeping in bed with us, and anyone singer to her, on pitch or not.

We are so grateful to get to be her parents and are loving every minute with her.

Happy Three Months to my sweet girl! xo