Two front teef

Hours Old

Baby Ella, with all these milestones creeping up on us: You are waving and saying "Haaaai", eating more solids everyday, sleeping on your own, scooting around, saying "Dada" and getting two more teeth, front ones this time. For biting, gnawing and nibbling.

I can't help but feel like time is racing by and all I want to do is slow it down. I come racing home to you everyday and I swear, you are that much bigger. Looking at this picture of you when you're hours old, I didn't have a clue what the future would hold, but you made Poppa and I happy. It was that simple. So tiny, but such a big presence. I hope you carry that same way about you always, enter the room and leave a lasting impression on everyone you meet. Because you are that special.
I can't thank you enough for the life you have given me. And here I thought I was the one giving life, but no, you have given me so much more life back. You have given me perspective, something I never had. I was so clueless about the beauty of mommy hood, and without you, I could never have that. Thank you my beautiful Rose. Love, momma.