i cannot believe that it was one year ago (today) that we welcomed our precious little girl to the world. she made a grand entrance, screaming so much that i feared the coming days and months. but she settled into her new world and life quickly, and has since been relatively "easy"(if any babies can really be easy).
she is so very sweet. she has soft, kind eyes that make you melt and wrap you around her little finger when she looks into your eyes. when she gets her feelings hurt (yes, she is most definitely a girl), she lays her head on the floor as if she is crushed and cannot even hold her head up.
but she's also sassy. she has been known to scream at her brother if he even comes near her and she doesn't want him to. she doesn't really defend herself against him outright-- just screams until mommy or daddy rescue her, or scold brother (in his defense, he is innocent sometimes). it will be interesting to see how their interactions take shape as she becomes smarter, more coordinated, bigger... brother may be in trouble.
speaking of clayton, he loves her dearly. he has heard us refer to her as "pretty", and has lately been calling her pretty (for example, today, as i was changing her diaper for her nap, he crawled up on the bed and said, "i want to see pretty"). that. is. adorable. he asks for her as soon as he wakes up from his naps (and yes, asks me to put her down for her naps when he is tired of her ;)
she is growing so fast. i love watching her grow. she is walking behind push toys, but has yet to stand alone, although i don't think it will be long. she is over baby food, and so far, eats anything we give her.
i am so thankful to the Lord for the sweet gift of sissy. she was handpicked by Him for our family. she brings so much joy to all of our lives and we love her dearly. i don't think i'll ever be able to tell her how much i love her, but i was made to love her.
i think clayton puts it perfectly when, as our family is all cuddled together on the couch or the bed, he says, "this is my family". yes, son, this is our family. i didn't know i could love so deep.
