Grips the top of my shirt while she sleeps with her head on my shoulder.
Loves the sounds of trickling water and tweeting birds.
Soothed by a full tummy, a forehead rub, her pacifier, fresh jammies, or a hair wash.
But frightened by bath time.
Prefers to be standing up (with help, of course) to sitting or lying down.
Stares wide-eyed at everything she sees when we go out in public.
Rarely cries when she’s around a lot of people, even if they’re all taking turns holding her.
Sleeps best on my chest. Sleeps second best tightly swaddled in her bed.
Only lets you tightly swaddle her if she’s fast asleep. Otherwise she breaks free.
Moves around a lot in her sleep. Very expressive with her hands.
Poses in her sleep with her fist under her jaw, her hands supporting her chin, etc.
Mesmerized by bright lights.
Fits newborn jammies perfectly. Rocking the size one diapers.
Has great big eyes and a teeny tiny mouth.
Everyone comments on how delicate she is—like a doll, they say. And that hair!
Still has auburn hair and grayish blue eyes. Mom and Dad hope her coloring stays.
Looks fantastic in all colors. We haven’t found one that doesn’t work perfectly with her skin.
Enchants her grandparents. Smiles at her daddy. Cuddles with her mom.
Loves to lie on the quilt in the shade.
Lives for rides in the car, her hands in fists as she rides in her car seat.
Getting used to the stroller, too.
Snorts in her sleep, and stretches good and long when she wakes up.