To my baby

Sarah Kate,

You are now 6 months old and you are growing so fast. I am loving every minute of being your mommy.You are rolling over and just about sitting up and really close to saying "DaDa" I think. Although that makes me just a little bit jealous, I am so incredibly proud of the relationship you have with your daddy. You are definitely a "daddy's girl"! You are even starting to cry for him and reach out if he's standing nearby while I'm holding you.

You love putting everything in your mouth. And I mean everything. You get so excited when you see something new. Your little mouth opens wide and you squeal and wave your arms and legs. Those little blue eyes just twinkle. You think your big sister is the funniest thing ever. I have to say she's the winner at getting you to laugh. The rest of us just sound like babbling idiots making silly noises to entertain you. You love your new dolly from Nana the best of all your toys. You stay content sucking on baby's hat for what seems like a long time.

You just had another great check up with Dr Scott. Daddy took off work this time so he could be there with you. We actually made a little bet about your weight the night before. I WON! He guessed 17 pounds and some ounces and I guessed 15 lbs 13 oz. You were exactly 15lbs 13oz. So now Daddy owes me a lengthy back rub! You got your first flu shot and a few boosters. We can hardly stand to see you cry.

I love it when you fall asleep in my arms. I love the way your sweet breath feels on my cheek and how your little body melts against me. Dr Scott told us if we have any hope of you sleeping through the night, we have to stop holding you to go to sleep. Although I've just been dreading it, you have been such a big girl this week and have only fussed a few times.

When you wake up in the morning, you are the sweetest girl . You look up at us with little sleepy eyes and smile the sweetest little smile. When Daddy goes in to get you, I can hear yall talking to each other before he turns the monitor off. He says, "Good mornin, Sarah Kate" and you say good morning right back!

You are everything I prayed for, precious girl. I wanted another chance to be a mommy again so badly and God sent you to us. You are the perfect little girl for me and your daddy and the perfect little sister to your brothers and sister. You have tied our family together in the most amazing way. I have never felt closer to your daddy or been prouder to call him my husband. You are truly a blessing and for that I thank Him every day.


Love Mommy