“...you are my rainbow to keep. My eyes will always be watching you; never will I lose sight of you.” - author Vesna Bailey
Dearest Amelia,
Mommy, Daddy and Aubrey have spent much of your first month watching you...and hugging you, and kissing you and loving you. We all knew our lives would change with the blessing of your arrival, but we couldn't possibly know by how much until you came home. Your sister had a difficult time initially, mostly because she didn't understand you. When you cried for milk or a new diaper or to be held, she would also cry, a sobbing, empathetic cry. That subsided after a few days, but in that short time, she quickly developed an understanding that she is a big sister, she is your Sissy. Aubrey is always constantly checking up on you and letting us know when you are happy or sad, or not in the same room. "'Mia' is all clean" Aubrey exclaims after you get a new diaper. MiMi has stayed with us to help and you've had plenty of visitors already. Our wonderful friends and family checked up on us too, bringing us delicious meals. Each new meal became Daddy's new favorite. And each new memory you help make for our family becomes a new favorite. In your first month, we took our first family trip to a pumpkin patch with friends from church. We also made a family trip to Target. You love taking baths and sleeping next to Mommy. Sometimes, it takes a while for Mommy to get you to sleep though when you have to fight through a witching hour before bed. You certainly won't remember it, but you watched your first Bears game with Daddy too. With your soft, dark hair, and your gray-blue eyes, and your rosy, warm skin, you are our rainbow. We have watched you grow and watched our love for you grow. It isn't always easy with two girls under two years old, but we wouldn't trade any part of it for anything in the world. Every little memory is loaded with love. We couldn't have possibly known how much we could love you until you came home.
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