... Because honestly, how could you not? Lizzie is quite literally the best baby I have ever known in my life. She is calm, and sweet and content. Oh I am grateful that she's so content. She rarely fusses or cries. In fact, when we are in a crowd and she does start to cry, it always takes me a second to realize it's my kid. That's how infrequently she cries. Does it make me a bad mom that I don't immediately recognize her cry? Possibly, but it's a reality I'm fine with living in. Having Lizzie in our home has turned our routine on it's head. However, nearly six months after her birth we are all adjusting quite nicely. But it's been a rocky road. I have had to learn how to balance the needs of both of my children equally. Immediately after we brought Lizzie home Macie began asking us to do everything for her, feed her, carry her, treat her just like we were treating the baby. At first I was so frustrated. I didn't understand why my strong willed, independent little girl was suddenly SO dependent. DUH! Because I was doing EVERYTHING for her baby sister. As soon as I figured that out (and believe me, it took longer than it should have...) life was much happier for all of us. Macie has turned into such a wonderful helper and an amazing big sister. If Lizzie makes a peep, Macie is by her side making sure she is ok. Lizzie is such a happy, friendly baby but no one makes her smile and laugh the way that Macie can. It brings me so much joy to see my two daughters growing together as sisters, and friends! Lizzie is growing so much everyday. Sometimes when I think back over the last six months I cannot believe how fast it has gone. I wish that this time in my life had a slow motion button! I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for these two amazing, beautiful girls in my life! It's incredible to me that I can love them so much and so differently, not more or less, but in such different ways. Now, because poor Lizzie hasn't gotten nearly the blog love she deserves, check out how freakin' adorable she is!
Seriously, I could munch on those cheeks all day. All day!
Lizzie is the happiest, most smiley baby. I'll tell you a secret: her smiles have healing powers, like phoenix tears, but better. And Cuter.
I didn't realize that I loaded three nearly identical pictures... Oh well, deal with it!
Nothing really to sat about this picture, I just like it!
Lizzie just started sitting up without support about a week ago...
...But she still falls over a lot!
