a whole month…

Five weeks ago yesterday, we finally laid eyes on our precious Charlotte for the very first time. In many ways, it feels like she has been a part of our family forever and we can’t remember our lives before she arrived. Yet, today, I feel like I blinked and the past five weeks flew by in a flash. It may or may not have something to do with sleep deprivation.

Dearest Charlotte,


You have been such a gift to your daddy and I. In this season of our lives, you are an unexpected and lavish blessing from our Abba Father and you have instantly burrowed into our hearts. 


I was standing in church last week holding you during worship and it struck me just how miraculous this all is. The fact that I was able to get pregnant and the fact that we have a completely healthy scrumptious little newborn princess… it is so clearly the work of a mighty God who loves you abundantly, sweet one. I just cannot believe He gave me the incredible honor of being your momma. It is too great a gift for words. I am moved to tears just looking at you sometimes. 


And, daddy and I aren’t the only ones who are head over heels for you. Your brothers absolutely adore you and constantly cover you in kisses and try to entertain you with songs and dances. They share their toys and blankets with you and will do just about anything to keep you from crying. They’re not incredibly effective in that department, seeing that when Nathan was asked how you are doing, he answered: “She cries and she poops all the time.” Well, that is sort of true. But, you have the cutest cry in the world :). 


We have loved getting to know your little personality. All of your cries and grunts {you are VERY vocal} and facial expressions. And, the way you stretch and pucker your lips after you eat. How you love a warm bath {even though you really, really didn’t like baths at first}, you love to be held {really, really, really love to be held}, you prefer to be outside, you dislike car rides and think that your car seat is a torture device {but you do like riding on the bumpy dirt road to our house}, you are a great eater {yay! such a different experience than with your brothers}, you have finally learned to like a pacifier, and you have started sleeping for six hour stretches for a few nights {let’s keep it up!}. 


We are treasuring these sweet newborn days with you and know that they will pass so quickly. You are so very loved, sweet pea. 


All of my love,
momma 🙂