I can't begin to describe my emotions when it comes to Brynlee. Her older sister has had my sole attention from birth, I was almost afraid to have more kids. So Brynlee sort of caught me off guard. She has been so easy. Truly, she's so good it's almost scary. She's an awesome eater, she slept through the night at 3 months, she puts herself to sleep without eating/binki - just her blankies....2 of them (both thanks to Aunt Whit), and she is genuinely a very content and happy girl. She rarely cries, only when hungry or getting sleepy.
Brynlee healed a part of my heart I refused to acknowledge was still hurting. When Brynlee was delivered at almost 8 pounds, chunky and healthy (and screaming mad by the way) - I was so grateful knowing we had made it to 39 weeks. That she wouldn't have to go through the trials her sister went through. That she could grow and develop on her own timeline vs what medicine 'says' she has to do. I think I knew in my heart from the beginning that the second baby/pregnancy would be just fine, but to have her in my arms brought it full circle for me. I got to be the mom instead of the medical mom/nurse. I got to bring her home when I went home. I got to snuggle her fuzzy head right away instead of waiting weeks to hold her for the first time. (I still occassinally hug Brooklyn randomly just because I can. She gets annoyed, but I can't help myself, I'm making up for lost time all these years later! Ha! :)
Brynlee would make anyone want to have kids. So would Brooklyn, but Brynlee is just so chill. I wonder if this gentleness, calmness and easy-going nature of hers will stick around into adulthood? Brooklyn is fiesty, Brynlee is simply content. And these two girls of ours will be great friends I think. I hope so! Brooklyn still can get Brynlee to laugh anytime she wants, the rest of us have to really work at it.
A year has flown by! I've told Roger multiple times I haven't had my fill of Brynlee yet. She still feels so much like a baby to me. She's definitely growing and learning new things everyday, but she has turned into a bit of a cuddler and for sure is a mama's girl. Oh how I love her, goofy teeth and all!
Dear Brynlee,
What to say on such a special day? You are a joy, you make us so proud! You joined our family during an incredible rough time in our lives, especially for your Dad. You were a bright spot during an intense time of sadness for this family. The heavens blessed us with you as they welcomed your Grandma Susan just a short 3 months later....you were the last grandbaby she saw born - you will forever be our reminder of her, with Susan as your middle name. A year seems so long, yet so short. Can it really have gone this fast? You make it so easy to be a parent. Your happy, smiley and playful personality is so fun. We love you so incredibly much. This family would not be complete without you. Happy Birthday sweet girl!
Love, Mom
Celebrating on her birthday at the Hogle Zoo and Rock Creek Pizza........
Notice Brynlee stuffing her face - she could have cared less about the animals, haha. That's our big girl!
How did we go from such a little peanut to a 1 year old so darn fast?! Love this girl!
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Ashlee, it was so good to see you on Sunday, and I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to chat. I would have loved to catch up with you. I hope things are going well! Your girls are adorable!!
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