shane's mini-me

so, as it turns out, you look just like daddy! when you were born, you actually also snorted a whole lot like daddy, too. ;)

so far, you have been a perfect little baby. you are very smart and give great hunger cues, like rooting, sucking on your hands, smacking your lips, and turning your head (your big brother never did any of these things), which makes it feel like you're already communicating with me, which is lovely. you started to get pretty fussy yesterday, but i think it was really because my milk hadn't come in until tonight, and you were getting thirsty and hungry. i think things will get better from here on out, honestly. :) love you little girl.

eagerly awaiting your arrival~

we are at about t-minus 2 weeks until your official due date, Oct 21st. daddy will be finishing portfolio center on Friday, after which, I feel like we'll be really free to focus on your arrival.

Eden, in case I don't get to say it as we hurry through the newborn days, your name means delight. and you will always be my delight, now and always.

your middle name is Kylee, after your Aunt Kylee. she died during childbirth in 2010, and we still miss her a great deal. she was a remarkable woman, and I hope there will never be a shortage of stories about her told in our home.

as you wiggle and kick in my belly, I think of how beautiful you are. of how perfect. of how you and Moses will be friends for your whole lives. of how much we all love you already. your bassinet and crib are ready, your clothes are clean, our bags are packed. I can't wait to kiss your cheeks and smell your sweet head.