The first 10 weeks of your life have been some of the best of mine. I am utterly in love with your sweet little face and so, so glad that you are here. You are as easy anyone can hope for when it comes to infant care; you sleep pretty well and don't do a whole lot of fussing without a good reason. You love sleeping in your swing and being a part of whatever your brothers are doing. You've been to visit Nana in Oregon and spent five days in Lake Chelan. We haven't really gotten onto any type of schedule yet and you still sleep quite a bit during the day. We're still working on figuring out your bedtime routine but you're usually down by 8 or 9 and sleep a good stretch. You were up at night quite a bit the first few weeks but now seem to understand that night time is for sleeping. You enjoy baths and are not real into your car seat. You love your binki and can get out of any swaddle. You love being in the ergo and are quite tolerant of being lugged around town. You've got crazy hair and I think your eyes are going to be brown.
The boys go to daycare on Wednesday and Friday's so you and I have time with just the two of us. When your brothers are home there is generally a lot of chaos so I have been cherishing these days where I can relax, snuggle you, and marvel at the miracle of your life. Few mommy and Hazel days have passed without me at least tearing up and sometimes full on crying when I think about how happy I am that you are ours. Witnessing all the boys in this house fall in love with you has been such an incredible gift. Owen and Wes are so patient when I need to care for you and smother you with love everyday.
Your daddy is smitten with you and seeing him with our baby girl makes me love him even more. You didn't sleep well the other night and after being restless from 4-6am or so I was tired and cranky; I asked Daddy to take over so he got up with you, changed your diaper and got you dressed for the day. As I was rolling over to go back to sleep I looked over and he had you sitting up while he brushed your hair. It was such a sweet and hilarious moment that the lack of sleep no longer mattered, I drifted back off giggling to myself. That dad of yours is a pretty amazing guy.
As my last baby I feel such a sense of awe and completeness with you in the family. The verse "For this child I prayed and God has granted me the desires of my heart" could not ring more true. I have dreamed about having a baby girl for as long as I can remember and think it's because I always knew you were meant to be. I can't imagine our family without Owen and Weston and think that having boys first makes me a much different and far better girl mama. The three of you are everything I have ever wanted.
I can't wait to watch you grow and see who you become. I love you with all that I have and all that I am. Welcome to the family, my sweet girl.
xoxo
Your Loving Mama
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