Oh my goodness you’re already 9 months old. Happy birthday lovie loos. It’s hard to think back to two years ago when I desperately wanted a baby. It was all consuming and my lovely and supportive mom kept saying, “Don’t think about it. You’ll get pregnant when you least expect it.” How could I not think about it? It was impossible. I ached for you everyday. Although I’m a very open person, I didn’t share this deep desire with many. This was so personal and private and I didn’t want people to ask every time they saw me or to feel sorry for me because it was taking so long. We had to wait 11 long months before it was confirmed that I was pregnant with you. We were so proud when we found out we were going to have two baby girls. So many expected us to be scared or overwhelmed but we were exactly the opposite. We couldn’t wait to meet you and here you are all grown-up.
Emma-
My lovely, brilliant, athletic girl. You just learned to say ‘up.’ You approach us and want ‘up.’ Sometimes you even look up at me and say ‘up’ and giggle when a pick you up. You’re eager to stand on your already very sturdy legs. You can crawl and sit from a crawl position and love to climb Sofia. You love to clap and smile. You are not particularly attached to any one toy and you love it when mama reads Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Sofia-
My lovely, brilliant, sociable girl. You just learned to say ‘mama.’ You say it when you are feeling particularly needy of attention and want to cuddle with me. You’re ability and determination to get to where you want is amazing. You smile at strangers and trust everyone. You’re very attached to mama’s small Clinique make-up bag. You grab on to it from the minute you get up and take it with you everywhere. I have offered you more cuddly options but you’re simply not interested. You love rolling around on the carpet and you also love it when mama reads Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?.
We have just started finger foods. It’s fascinating watching you figure out how to use your hands and to feed yourselves. You make a great big mess but I’m proud that you work so hard to gain independence. Although, I miss holding you and feeding you I’m delighted you hold your bottles on your own and drink your formula side-by-side without assistance. I’m so grateful you have each other. There are few things in life better than a sister. My hope is you’ll be close and support each other when you need it most.
mamaloves you so much.
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Oh! Happy 9 month birthday babies! You’ll be planning a big double party soon!
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happy 9 month birthday little ladies!! im looking forward to seeing you grow up into bigger little ladies. i love you. xo.
Oh happy day. What a beautiful tribute to 2 beautiful girls.
Happy 9 months you little adorable ones! You are both very beautiful and I miss you! But I will see you soon!
I can not wait to see you all. Happy 9 month baby girls.