3 months

To my sweet Abbie,
Today you are 3 months old. It's amazing to believe you entered our lives only 3 months ago since I can't remember what life was like before you were born. At the same time, I want the days to slow down since I want to keep you a baby forever. You continue to fill our days with so much love and laughter. Being your mommy is the single most rewarding gift I have ever received. There are so many sick children in the world Abbie and I want you to know that I never, ever take your health for granted. I am so grateful every time I see that beautiful smile on your face because I know I am doing my job as your mommy and making you happy. I love seeing the world through your eyes. Whether its your sweet, innocent face or your feisty grunts, I look forward to waking up each day just to spend it with you. Long were the days when I would cry and cry because I was so exhausted or because I was trying to figure out what was wrong and why you were crying...now I can hear you cry and know its because you're hungry or just need a nap. You started sleeping through the night...hallelujah! You still might wake up once in the middle of the night but on most nights, you go down at 8pm and you wake up until 6am! Wow! I am still feeding you breast milk as often as I can and I still nurse you at least once a day. It's my favorite part of the day because its when I feel the closest to you. It's our time. You had your 2 month vaccinations on January 3rd...I cried that day more than you did. You were such a little trooper. I found out that you're 75th percentile in weight so mommy must be doing something right...you love to eat baby girl!

You started smiling at us which we love more than anything. Your sweet smile makes everything better. You also started shrieking with excitement...mostly when you're about to eat. It's the best sound in the world! You went to your very first restaurant on January 13th and did so well. We took Mita, B and Andrew to Slaters 50/50. It was a nice time. I heard you laugh for the first time on January 24th. It was while I was cleaning your little hands on your changing pad. I instantly cried with joy the minute I heard it. I sent your daddy a text immediately after. You also became our little drool monster...you drool like no other and you love sucking on your hand. I think you're a girl after my own heart because you love it when I bathe you, dress you and put a bow on you...you smile so much while I'm doing it. I think you're going to be a girly girl which couldn't make me happier but no matter what, you're my perfect little girl. I am so lucky to be your mommy Abigail and I love that no one knows you better than I do.

I go back to work at the end of next month. I get so sad every time I think about it. This time at home with you has been so special to me and I'm incredibly grateful that I was able to take 4 months off of work. Going back will be SO hard for me but nothing warms my heart more than to know that you'll be spending your days with grandma. I know you will fall in love with her as much as all your cousins have and you two will form a special bond together. You'll also love spending time with grandpa and he will love taking you outside in his arms so you can enjoy the warm summer days. I hope you learn to understand that I need to work. I'd love nothing more than to stay at home always but if I want to continue buying you pretty things, mommy needs to earn that money :)

I love you so much Abigail. Thank you for filling my life with so much happiness. Your Mita is having a hard time with the loss of your Tio Henry.  I hope you continue to make her smile...even on her toughest days. I also hope you always look at your daddy and me the way you do now...with so much love. I love how you smile so big when your daddy gets home from work. I only hope you greet me with that same smile when I start picking you up from grandma's house every day. Happy 3 month birthday Abbie. Mommy and daddy adore you to pieces.