3 months of Lilah magic

So can I just say I love this little girl so much?!!!

When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I see is a sweet little Lilah face snuggled up against mine.  She is such a cuddler and loves it when we wrap our arms around her tight while she sleeps.  It makes me so happy to just lie there and watch her beautiful face while she sleeps.  I think about what a miracle it is that she is with us and that we are her parents.  I love that she is a perfect combination of me and James and that I always have this incredible piece of him with me.  I remember just dreaming about her when I was pregnant and imagining who she would be.  And now she's here and she is the sweetest, loveliest, most perfect little person and I love imagining the woman she will become.    

So right now she sleeps in til about 8 or 9 every day, and  that is pretty wonderful :)  And then she wakes up and smiles at me!  She is so happy in the morning and as soon as she opens her eyes and sees me, she breaks into a huge happy grin.  It is magical!  That little smile makes my world such a happy place. 



So then we lie there for a while and just talk to each other.  She's starting making the cutest little sounds.  Mostly breathy vowel sounds, but she looks right into our eyes and is so enthusiastic about it, so I know she's saying something.  When we talk to her, she watches so intently and then responds with her little sounds.  She also kicks and waves her arms, just to make her happiness a little clearer :)

I know I have the best job in the world, getting to talk to this little sweetheart all day.  Sometimes I get a little craving for some adult conversation, so I'm always so happy to see James at night.  But during the day, conversing with my precious little 3-month old is my favorite thing to do. 

The time is flying and it makes me a little sad when she outgrows clothes and I know she's not a tiny baby anymore.  But it's been the happiest 3 months and I can only imagine how much joy she will bring us as she keeps getting more personality and skills.  Being a mother is one of the greatest blessings of my life and I am so thankful to be responsible for this precious little person.  I love you my sweet Lilah!  Happy 3 months old!

Here are some more 3-month shots just for fun.  Ethie helped :)