3 am

Dear Lily,

It was three am this morning and we heard you talking on the monitor. You made a few noises at first- not crying or fussy, just talking. Then more talking and almost laughing. You were having a spirited conversation! It was so adorable. It was the strangest thing since you have been sleeping straight through the night now for a few weeks. You were speaking so lively in your sweet angel voice. Daddy went to go get you and when I held you, you were wide awake and so happy. My little girl, you light up my world, even at 3 in the morning. I nursed you, hoping that it would make you sleepy. Then I put you down in our bed, something I haven't done for awhile. You fell asleep in just a few minutes. Hours later, Daddy got up and got ready for work. He woke me up to kiss me goodbye and we looked at you lying next to me. You were smiling in your sleep, so peaceful and happy. What a gorgeous vision! I fell asleep for half an hour longer with your soft cherub face in my thoughts. When I woke up I turned to look at you. I took a deep breath and your baby scent warmed me through. You smelled so good- so sweet and pure. What an amazing way to start my day! Quiet moments like this are all too few and far between and I cherish them very much. I love you!

Mama