Mamas and Babas

Dear Lily, Mama Goes Back to Work

My Lily,

Tomorrow you will be 10 weeks old. 10. Can you believe it?

For these last 10 weeks, you've been nothing been a joy to me and your Babbo.You came to us sooner than we thought and have been amazing us with your progress ever since.  The first few weeks of your short life, I wished I knew everything, but you taught me to relax, calm down and get to know you on your own terms. Those initial sleepless nights rocking you in your bassinet were difficult, but it was worth every minute.

I've lost count of the times we laughed at your diaper explosions and random acts of funny baby. Every bath you've had included both of your parents. Our home turned into a literal Baby Bunker and I didn't want to leave you too much. Your Daddy had me fall in love with him again, as his calm natured ways and no fear of your poop has amazed me in more ways than I can type.  You are starting to develop your own little zany personality and I am astonished to see you developing some of my traits. Your big eyes seem to be a chip off the old mama block and your love of being naked must come from your father, who enjoys walking around the house in his tank tops:).

I know you can't talk to us right now, but do you know how amazing it is to see you smile? When we were visiting your Baba and Dedo, you giggled for me and no one else. Too bad I was alone in the living room to see it - but I did. It's our little secret. I could absolutely stare at you all day long and discover something new about your nose, ears and even the fat in your little legs.

We love you so much that we can't imagine our world without you in it.

Tomorrow things will be a wee bit different. You'll be spending the bulk of the day with your Babbo, as I'll be going back to work. It's something you'll learn more about in the future, balancing life and its various responsibilities.You'll also learn that your Mama enjoys a wide variety of things and her job is actually one of them. What makes me happy is knowing that while I'm away, your Daddy will be with you, balancing his own work while making sure you're having a good time. I'm going to miss you, but know I'll be getting updates throughout the day from your Babbo.We find ourselves so incredibly lucky to be able to have one of us with you as much as possible.

I used to stare at you and see if I could actually 'catch' you grow. I would fall asleep, wake up and feel like it was Christmas morning all over again.
Thanks for being my permanent Christmas present.

Now, be good for Babbo and know that you are the most loved little girl in a 10 mile radius.

Love,
Mama