Letter to Brooklynn from Mommy - Jan. 21, 2008

Hey Little Girl,
You are five months old. I can't believe it! Where has the time gone? Over the weekend you caught your first cold. You started off with a runny nose and it progressed into a cold. I hate to see you sick. I feel so helpless. All I can do is try to make you as comfortable as possible. You hate for me to wipe or clean your nose. I'm sorry baby but it has to be done. Although, you are sick you still smile and play. You even played with Cortnie and Mariana when they came to visit you yesterday. I think you are starting to get over your clingy stage. You still want Mommy but will now let others hold you. I love it though because it shows me that you love me.

Let's see...you currently weigh 18lbs and you're 26 inches long. You are in the 93% percentile for both weight and height which means you're above average. I didn't need a chart to tell me you were "above average" though. I already know you are a genius. You still don't want to roll and hate tummy time. You've been eating some foods and seem to love them. I think you're teething but have been for a while. I think one day we'll wake up and you'll have a tooth in your mouth.

I sit back and reflect over the last five months. Life with you has been incredible. To see you grow and change has been a miracle. I sometimes wish you were still in my belly so that I can have you all to myself but how can a rob the world of such a beautiful little person. Brooklynn I know I've said it over and over (and will continue to say it) but girl you are such a joy. You put a huge smile on my face when I'm sitting at my desk and look up to see the wall of pictures I have of you. You are a beautiful little girl both inside and out. I pray that I can nurture you into the woman that God wants you to be. God has something big planned for you. Brooklynn my dreams and aspirations for you are so huge. Your future is so bright that folks better get some shades. I know you may think I'm joking when I say Oprah better watch out but I'm not. Like your wall says, "Dream Big Little Girl."

Know that Mommy loves you ALWAYS!