Aliyana .. you are 2/3 of a year old!

Aliyana - 8 Month's Old

Dear Aliyana,

Today you turn 8 month's old. I really don't know where the time has gone. Last night as we were having bath time together, I was brought back to when I had you in my belly. How I wonder what you would look like, how you would act, if you would be sweet or stubborn, If I would be a great mommy, if you would look like me or daddy. I would pray you would be as honest and loyal as your daddy, I prayed you would be as healthy as can be and how I would give my life for you. This time last year Daddy and I found out that you were going to be a little girl. Before knowing exactly I was so anxious. I was scared of having a little girl because I knew I would want to buy you the world. I didn't even want to step foot in the little girls aisle because I would go insane buying the whole store. And then I found out! And well you know how it goes. Mommy buys you EVERYTHING! Daddy tells mommy she is a shop-a-holic. Mommy regrets nothing after she sees your smile. You have taken over my life. You are the reason I wake up at 3 am with a smile, I love holding you on my chest. You are now more aware of your surroundings. You smile every time you see me or your daddy. You have started daycare and you still don't know how to feel about it. You like the fact that there are other kids and toys but you still want to be at home with mommy and daddy. Everyone you come in contact with falls in love with you because of your sweet endearing demeanor your smile lights up the room. You are my little angel! You love swim class.. you are the youngest one in the class but you are the most active and engaged one there. You love your puppies and they love you! Stella has become more engaged with you instead of just checking up on you when we get home or you are sleeping in your momma roO ! Jazz loves when you are in your high chair because every now and then you throw food on the floor. He can't wait until you can eat meats and pasta. He will love you more! You are now wanting to crawl. Right now you have the backing up thing down just the moving forward part is missing. Don't worry baby girl you are a very determine little girl. You will get it soon! Ali can't wait to see what adventures you have in store for us next month.