Camila - 4 months

Dearest Camila,

It’s so hard to believe that we brought you home a little over 4 months ago. Although it seems like you’ve been a part of our lives forever, I still can’t comprehend that you’re not my newborn anymore. You are squealing so much, cooing, laughing and smiling every chance you get. You are definitely defining your place in our family already. We think you’re going to be the rowdiest one. And when you get mad, boy do you get MAD. You go from zero to100 in a matter of seconds. I love your feistiness…at least I do right now J Seeing you together with your sister has been some of the most special memories I will cherish forever. You always smile when she’s in your face and you also immediately start crying if you hear your sister crying. You already have such a bond that is indescribable and I am so grateful for.

You are eating like a champ and already rolled over from your tummy to your back! Most likely because you’re not a big fan of tummy time. You go to sleep for the night between 7:30 and 8:00 and although you may stir throughout the night a few times, you don’t wake up to feed until about 5am! The time will soon come where we will need to move you into your crib. You hardly fit in your bassinet anymore but just like I did with your sister, I’m being somewhat selfish and keeping you there as long as I can since I love you so close to me but I know in my heart that it’s best for you to be in your crib and in your own room. Oh my heart. I want to keep you a baby forever!

Well my sweet little pea, mommy’s first day back to work is tomorrow. I’ve been saying this over and over but I’m still in disbelief that my time at home is all coming to an end. Although it was the most challenging time for me, I have nothing but fond memories and will cherish this time I had at home with my girls always. I hope you and Abbie both learn that mommy is going back to work because she needs do and never because I want to leave you. But my heart is at peace knowing that you will be in the best hands. I know you will love Mom and Abuelo as much, if not more, than Abbie does. You two will be so loved there and I know you will both be so happy while mommy and daddy are at work.

Mommy and daddy love you so much Camila. I can’t wait to make more incredible memories with our sweet family of four.