Four Years

May 4, 2019 Scarlett is 4 years old! At 4, Scarlett: Weighs/ Measures: 36 lbs (60%) 3ft 5in (89%) Loves: Bear Books—loves fairytales, Arnold Lobel books (Frog and Toad, etc.), Disney books like Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Coco, etc., and … Continue reading

Princess Ball

May 11, 2019 Just in case Scarlett didn’t have enough princess at her birthday party last weekend, this weekend we attended a princess ball at the Wildwood Hotel. Scarlett got to meet all the princesses, make a princess crown, get … Continue reading

Happy 4th Birthday, Scarlett Rose

May 4, 2019

Dear Scarlett Rose,

My first baby, my first little love…

The first time I heard your heartbeat: the first time mine seemed to simultaneously stop and burst.

Your first kick: the first time I felt the joy of motherhood.

Your first breath: the first time I lost mine.

The first time I looked into your eyes (the brightest blue I’ve ever seen): the first time mine could see.

The first time I heard you laugh: the first time my heart sang.

Your first word: the first time I heard my most favorite name.

Oh my first little love, all of your firsts are also my firsts—how blessed I am that I get to share them with you.

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Oh my love, for the first time in my life
My eyes are wide open
Oh my [love], for the first time in my life
My eyes can see
I see the wind
Oh, I see the trees
Everything is clear in my heart
I see the clouds
Oh, I see the sky
Everything is clear in our world
Oh my love, for the first time in my life
My mind is wide open
Oh my [love], for the first time in my life
My mind can feel
I feel the sorrow
Oh, I feel dreams
Everything is clear in my heart
I feel life
Oh, I feel love
Everything is clear in our world
                                 ~John Lennon

24 Months

April 6, 2019 August is two years old! At 24 months, August: Weighs/Measures: 34 inches (2ft 10 in)—42nd% 26 lb 9 oz—30% Teeth: 16 Loves: Balls Play dough Blowing bubbles Going for a walk to see our horse friends Mac & cheese, … Continue reading