Dear Daughter

Dear Daughter, A couple weeks ago you turned 1 year old.  On the days leading up to your birthday, I stayed up at night unable to stop thinking about it. How could my baby be one? How could I have three children beyond the baby stage? It just seemed unreal, impossible. Just over a year ago… {read more}

Dear Daughter, At almost nine months old, you are now crawling, pulling up to stand, waving, clapping and eating with your two front teeth.  Your eyes are a mixture of dark blue and brown, and everyone says you look just like me. I’m not sure if it’s true or not, but when I compare baby… {read more}

Dear Daughter, You are a few days shy of 7 months, and in full swing of trying new foods and mouthing everything you can get your hands on.  You would think these two milestones are quite simple, but let me assure you they are not. Deciding what foods to give you, how often, how much, what… {read more}

Dear Daughter, When I was a little girl, I remember my father saying that the time seemed to go faster the older he got.  I never really understood it until you were born.  These past few months have just flown by.  I guess my life has become more and more busy – three kids, part-time… {read more}

Dear Daughter, This time last year I was impatiently enduring the two week wait to find out if we would be having another baby.  One year later here you are – three months old in my arms. I am so grateful.  I don’t even know how to express my gratitude. But I also remember the emotions I… {read more}

Dear Daughter, You are now 10 weeks old, and I cannot tell you how much joy you have bought to my life and to our home.  I feel so blessed to be getting to know you more and more each day. Over the past few weeks I have been amazed to recognise how you confidently and… {read more}

Dear Daughter, You are nearly a month old.  Where does the time go?  It feels like only a few days ago I was longing to meet you and to hold you in my arms.  Now that you are here, I cannot imagine life without you. Over the past few weeks I have experienced a range of emotions… {read more}