Andrea

My sweet Andrea,

You are 9 months old today, plus a few extra hours but who's counting? :) You have forever changed me and I cannot imagine what my life was like without you.  Here are just a few of the things I love about you:

I love your gorgeous smile which you freely deliver all day long.

I love how you cuddle so warmly next to me.

I love your smell.  I can't stop kissing you.

I love to nurse you and watch your eyes wander around trying to meet mine, and when they do, you smile and I melt.

I love your beautiful and delicate feet and your precious toes.  One day you will be glad to have such beautiful feet :)

I love wearing you and feeling your head move around observing the world from a different point of view.

I love your new haircut, although I couldn't get enough of your  messy hair before.

I love your precious teeth which you so proudly sport.

I love your determination.  I forget you are only 9 months sometimes!

I love your enthusiasm.  I can see the excitement in your eyes when you discover something new and it just fills my soul with joy.

I love your ability to communicate with me; we really don't need words.

I love that you are vulnerable and that you allow me to take care of you.

I love that you look for me when I'm not in sight.  I love how you immediately smile when you spot me.

I love watching you eat and observing your strong food preferences.  One day you and I will share a passion for food and cooking.

I love how much you enjoy my singing.  

I love how you reach for my face when I talk to you.

I love spending time with you, lots and lots of time with you.  

I love being goofy with you, because you appreciate it so much.

I love being your mother, and I am forever thankful for the gift of you.