two

we all know that i did not do a good job of blogging during the first several months of turner's life; i also did not take enough pictures, nor journal enough, nor a lot of things i should have done and wish that i had done. but i did what it took to survive those days and the adjustment and chaos. and that is why i skip from turner's birthday to two months...

here are a few things about turner at two months that i did jot down at the time:

"this newborn stage is flying by with her"-- i always feel this and say this, but 'tis true

"she is smiling"-- i remember thinking that she smiled early. i remember feeling my heart melt as i looked at that beautiful baby girl of ours. her smiles come easily, frequently, quickly; i love that about her. i have often thought that she might be funny or an entertainer-- i guess time will tell. she brings such joy to our family.

"she rarely cries"-- she truly was(is) such a sweet, content, happy baby. i have wondered if my being more relaxed, more comfortable, and more experienced as a mother has in any way influenced her temperament... but i think mostly it is just the way she was designed.

i remember that i would put her in bed with me, let her sleep with me a good bit when she was awake and/or fussy at an "inappropriate" time (say, 2 a.m., 5 a.m. ;). she would settle into sleep almost immediately when she was next to me. i cannot explain how she seems more relational than her brother at this stage, but she does. it is as if my presence is comforting to her on more than a physical level, but a more emotional, relational level.

i am excited to continue to learn and know her, to watch as her person unravels more and more, to experience relationship with my daughter...

thanks for the outfit, angie-- it was my favorite !