And Then There Were Three
Dear Kelly and Justin,
You had nine months to get ready and now she is here. Nothing could prepare you for the amazement of your little girl. Congratulations.
Go ahead and marvel at her amazingly perfect little body. Count her fingers and toes and kiss her belly. She's a work of art, a gift from God, and a miracle all in the form of your baby. It's okay to stare at her for hours. Help her to understand that her body will always be perfect and to honor and respect it.
Enjoy her little head as it fits to your shoulder and neck perfectly. Revel in it and remember the smell and little noises. Never again will she be this innocent or allow you to hold her for hours. Let her suck her fingers. It's a real skill to be able to calm and soothe yourself.
It's okay to be frustrated that your little Reese has yet to let you enjoy a good nights sleep or an uninterrupted meal. It will get better and just when you get it figured out, she will change the rules.
Dress her as cute as you want. It one of the best parts of having a baby, especially a girl. Take tons of pictures and show them to everyone. It's okay to be proud. Look at what you have made!!
Love each other even when you are so tired you want to cry. You made her together, you brought her into the world together and you will get through this together. The key to being good parents is to take care of yourselves, so you can be a good parent to her.
Love you both. Kisses to Reese. Hugs to the new Grandparents.
With great joy,
Great Aunt Annie (It has a nice ring to it, don't you think!)
9/2/12
Reese Alyson Ritter
You had nine months to get ready and now she is here. Nothing could prepare you for the amazement of your little girl. Congratulations.
Go ahead and marvel at her amazingly perfect little body. Count her fingers and toes and kiss her belly. She's a work of art, a gift from God, and a miracle all in the form of your baby. It's okay to stare at her for hours. Help her to understand that her body will always be perfect and to honor and respect it.
Enjoy her little head as it fits to your shoulder and neck perfectly. Revel in it and remember the smell and little noises. Never again will she be this innocent or allow you to hold her for hours. Let her suck her fingers. It's a real skill to be able to calm and soothe yourself.
It's okay to be frustrated that your little Reese has yet to let you enjoy a good nights sleep or an uninterrupted meal. It will get better and just when you get it figured out, she will change the rules.
Dress her as cute as you want. It one of the best parts of having a baby, especially a girl. Take tons of pictures and show them to everyone. It's okay to be proud. Look at what you have made!!
Love each other even when you are so tired you want to cry. You made her together, you brought her into the world together and you will get through this together. The key to being good parents is to take care of yourselves, so you can be a good parent to her.
Love you both. Kisses to Reese. Hugs to the new Grandparents.
With great joy,
Great Aunt Annie (It has a nice ring to it, don't you think!)
9/2/12
Reese Alyson Ritter
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