Nine Months

Emily is nine months old today! They're not kidding when they say time flies. It feels just like yesterday that she was born. I often think of that moment when we first met her ... Brent announced she was a girl, her tiny body was so rosy and warm, she had lovely soft dark hair, we named her Emily Grace. We fell in love with her. I instantly loved her. The moment forever changed me as I held her and became a mother again. We took her home and she fit in so perfectly, a sister for Anna and another daughter for us.

That little newborn Emily has changed so much since then. Today a curious, active, delightful nine month old Emily looks back at us. She smiles to show off her six tiny teeth. She laughs heartily and makes us laugh even harder. She crawls everywhere and sometimes crawls very fast when she gets excited. She pulls herself up to stand. She waves bye-bye which melts hearts. She babbles da-da-da and ma-ma-ma and ba-ba-ba. She adores her big sister. She loves toys and peek-a-boo. She pulls my hair a lot, but also twirls between her fingers as she falls asleep. She claps her hands. She loves to eat and is very pleased to try new finger foods. She still doesn't sleep through the night, but we will forgive her. She loves to take a bath and will fuss if we end the bath too soon. She loves to rough-house with Daddy. She has sparkling blue eyes and long pretty eyelashes. She likes to sit and look at books with bright colors and pictures. She is often very patient and good when we go places. And she always gets called "beautiful" by people she meets.

It has been a beautiful nine months, Emily Grace. We are so lucky to love you, darling girl.