Half Birthday

Dear Mary Evelyn,
Today is your half birthday! I cannot believe you are six months old. Wow have you changed over the past six month. You are a beautiful little girl with a captivating smile. I absolutely love to hear you "talk" and laugh, which you are doing so much more of lately. I can hardly remember the little baby that was placed in my arms at the hospital as new memories of rolling over, eating baby food and jumping in your jump-a-roo have pushed those memories aside. It is amazing how much the present pushes out the past. People will tell you to remember these moments and try as you may to hold onto them it is impossible to remember everything. So there are very few things that I have repeatedly tried to lock away in my heart. The sight of you sleeping in my arms is at the top of the list. You are so precious with your little rose-colored checks and your lips slightly separated. I hope I never forget that sight. Another is something you have already outgrown. When you were an infant I would sometimes sit you up straight in my lap to burp you. I loved the way your little checks would get smushed up in my hand. You would normally be asleep and you would relax completely in my hand. That has been my favorite face you make so far. Another memory I hope to keep forever is the sound of your little voice when you "talk". It is so little and sweet. You are especially fond of talking in the morning when you wake up. You must have a lot to say about your dreams.
With every day you are growing into the beautiful girl I know God has created you to be. I hope I can continue to remember each of these special things about you even when you are grown and a mom yourself.
Love you always,
Mom