Dear Miss Everly...

Dear Miss Everly,

Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday I was cradling a tiny little newborn in my arms who was barely awake long enough to eat and here we are just a short 4 ½ months later and I find myself holding on tight to a squirmy and strong infant who is more than ready to find her way in this great big world. In the past few weeks you have really started to awaken to the world. You have figured out how to roll over, you can hold yourself up with your arms when you are on your tummy, and you can scoot all over your bed and play mat without any assistance.

You are simply fascinated with your hands and feet. As a matter of fact you recently discovered your thumbs and you love to stick both of them in your mouth at the same time. Your Daddy and I call it “your trumpet” because you look like you are playing a trumpet when you stick your other fingers up in the air and suck on your thumbs.

You also love to study your Daddy and I, and you are intrigued when we eat or drink anything. You still love music and your interest in books continues to grow. We read at least two books every night before bed and right now your favorites are “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?” You have also decided that baths aren’t so bad after all and you are pretty much sleeping through the night (with a few early morning wake ups here and there).

You are also quite the talker. You love to make the "guh" and "zzz" sounds and you wake up every morning talking to the animals on your mobile above your bed. Your daddy and I lie in bed and laugh every morning because you are so animated and loud. I know you will have lots to say when you learn actual words.

My, oh my, how quickly you have grown sweet Everly. I watch you every single day and I am in awe of just how spectacular you really are little lady. I continue to see so much of myself in you and I am not just talking about your physical appearance either. To be so young you already have such a strong sense of who you are and what you want. The nurses at the hospital were spot on when they nicknamed you the “CEO of the nursery”. I can only hope that your strong will and confidence will continue to grow as you face obstacles and challenges in this life. I pray that you will always persevere and stand up for what you believe in, even if it does not always fall in line with what everyone else is doing. Please know that you can always count on your Daddy and I to be standing right behind you and cheering you on! We will always have your back!

Everly, you have a smile that can light up any room and your eyes have a sparkle in them that scream rascal. I want you to know that I am enjoying every second of this journey with you and I thank God every night for blessing our family with you. Keep growing and thriving baby girl…you make every day a new adventure.

I love you to the moon and back!

Love,

Mama