Dear Daddy,

Mommy and I have had a good week and we both woke up today excited that tomorrow marks the halfway point of your being away. I can't wait for you to pick me up, hold me in your arms and cover me with kisses. I'm pretty cute and irresistible- you may have noticed from the pictures- so get ready to want to stare at me and play with me all day!

Some highlights from the week is that we went to the breastfeeding clinic on Tuesday and mommy learned some new latching tricks and how to cope with over production of milk. Aunt Jennifer and Anthony visited on Wednesday and Nonna Sandra joined us too. We made muffins and went for a walk. On Thursday, mommy took a risk, left me with Nonna and went shopping for maternity bras. It was her first time away from me since I've been born so she was a little nervous but was relieved to learn that she can run out of the house for a short time while I'm napping- 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours- and be back for when I wake up and eat.

Today we are going to see the twins. I'm worried I won't be able to tell them apart but mom says not to be concerned because they are not identical. The boys have been pretty tough on Aunt Sharon and Uncle Stephen this week so I'm going to have a chat with them and remind them that being a baby isn't all that hard so why all the fuss?

I'm one to talk though, I kicked up a huge fuss last night in the early evening and then in the middle of the night. Mom didn't have a meltdown though because she could clearly see the signs of gas- the fussiness came in waves and my legs were kicking up a storm. Knowing the problem made it easier form mom to cope and she and Nonna took turns trying to soothe me. Eventually it passed and I'm making up for the lost sleep now. I've been sleeping since 8:30 and it's nearly 11:00am! Once I'm up and I've eaten, we're going to hit the road.

Mom says you were at a formal last night where teenagers dress up and dance. I wonder what I will wear to my prom? I can't wait to see you and mom smiling with proud grins at my high school graduation- but that's a long way away mom tells me and there's no need to want to grow up too fast.

Time to get up and get ready for the day ahead.

Love,

Sarah xo