words to my sweet pea.

sweet bella grace.

this morning you snuggled with me. that's a rare occassion these days. you started walking last week, so you love being on the move now more than ever :) i just love it when you let me hold you. we sat on the couch together this morning, with a blanket and your dolly, and watched your praise baby video, which you love. you would take my hand with your tiny one, and hold it for a moment. and that will be one of the sweetest moments of my entire day. every so often, you'd turn and look up at me just to make sure i was watching you...

ohhh, that tiny face.

you teach me so much about god every day. i learn more and more about his love for me because of my love for you. being your mama is indescribable joy.

sometimes at night, i tip toe into your room before i go to bed. i scoop you out of your crib and hold you for just a moment. you loop your arms around my neck and lay your head on my shoulder and i just want to remember that moment, that feeling, *forever*.

you, my sweet, are such a social butterfly! you love, love, love people which is something daddy&i prayed for when you were in my belly. we also prayed for god's joy to shine through you, and you are just the happiest little thing. you are always making people laugh... you started rolling your eyes a couple of months ago; you had no idea what you were doing but it you knew it got you a lot of attention when you did! you are rarely cranky or upset. you are a very contented, peaceful little girl and i pray god's spirit would continue to fill you with all of those things.

you love: your daddy, sesame street sing-a-long videos on youtube (especially "feist" counting to four), banana slices, bathtime, telephones (real ones are much better than toy ones!), taking off your shoes&socks, being outside, ripping out any hair accessory, being tickled, grilled cheese sandwiches, playing with your new car, people! (especially other kids), attention, mama's turkey-bacon-quiche, music, and getting into everything.

it's hard work keeping up with you, my busy bee... but i love it. you bring such joy to our lives and it brings tears to my eyes to think about how god will use you. you are a special little girl, bella grace, and we love you oh-so-much!