A Letter to Averi: Two Months

Averi girl,

You have done lots of growing this month, physically and mentally. Daddy and I are loving how you are starting to recognize our voices. You even try to find us with your eyes when you hear us talking to you. It's starting to get hard to leave you in the mamaroo because you know we are nearby. You also hold your head up, almost like a pro. Your doctor was even impressed with how well you hold it up.

You had your first trip to the zoo. We went so that Brother could hang out with friends and see the animals. Even though you slept most of the time, I know that you loved it. You woke up for a little bit and you were happy.

You had your first bath that wasn't in the sink. Brother was so excited that you were going to take a bath with him. You love the water being squirted on you. I don't know if it's because it's warm or you just love baths.

You went to 2 baby showers this month for Mommy's friends. The first one was for Miss K who will be here in June. Her mommy was there when you were born so I hope you guys are friends just like her mommy & me. You got to hang out with Miss K's cousin. She liked you too!

The second shower was for Miss OG who is coming within the next month! Her mommy & I decided that you guys have to be best friends. We are together a lot so you will be hanging out A LOT with Miss OG. We can't wait for y'all to meet.

You tried your first bottle. Of course, Brother wanted to help. I'm not sure if more milk ended up on your chin or in your mouth. =) You chewed more on it than sucking the milk out. That's what you do with pacis too. I'm not sure if you will get the hang of bottles or pacis but that's ok.

You are starting to want snuggles for nap time and before bed. I'm ok with that though! It's hard for me to do this with you since Brother is always running around. Even if I don't get to nap or go to bed as quickly as I want, I'm happy to be getting alone time snuggles with you.

You are getting close to smiling on purpose! This picture shows that but this is really documenting something else. In this moment, you were doing your first talking sound! It wasn't a normal coo; it was like you were trying to talk to me. It was so precious! You seem to be trying really hard to talk, smile, and look at us.

Your brother still loves to hold you, just not as often. Just like with bath time, he loves being able to be with you and watch you. In this first picture, he was making a silly sound for you to try and smile.

He loves lying down next to you more than holding you lately. He still gives you lots of kisses on your head. I really hope you two love each other as you keep getting older. I know it won't always be like this but maybe it can be more so than not.

He is so proud to have you as his sister. I hope you feel the same about him.

You love to be outside just like Brother. It can calm you down when you are fussy; so can someone just holding you.

When we go to the parks, you are ok being in your car seat if we keep moving and are outside.

Just before your "birthday," you found your hands. You are really chewing on them and sucking on them. I hope your gums/teeth aren't already bothering you! You are starting to drool as well so I think they might be. I wish I could make them feel better. Chewing on your hand and pacis seem to help. Sometimes, I wish you would suck on a paci so it could help you more; but, I'm also glad you don't so I don't have to break you of that habit later.

I cannot wait to see the growing you do this next month. I think smiles, eye tracking, and more "talking" is coming and I'm so excited. I still hate that you are growing so fast already but I love you. It's part of life. I get to see your little personality coming out and I can't wait to see the sweet girl that you become.

"I love you all the way to the moon...and back."
Mommy