Baby sibling is a'waiting

Last weekend Ate Leilani gave you one of her baby dolls to take home. It was actually Tita Emeline's idea because she said it might help you get used to seeing another little baby in the house before your little brother or sister comes. It looks like you really like her! During the past two days you have brought the doll over to me and told me to hold her, and you give her kisses and hugs, too! You have me point to her ears, nose, mouth, eyes, and head like I do with you, and you take her hands and try to make her clap. Of course it will be a lot different when the real baby comes, but it's so nice to see you so open to the idea of Mommy taking care of another baby.

You're going to be a big sister in about two months...isn't that exciting? You really enjoy playing with other kids, and like Ninang Jaymee says, a little brother or sister is the best gift we can give you. You'll have a playmate here at home who you can spend time with and share your books and toys with. Hopefully you will grow up to be best friends and do so many things together when you get bigger!

Even just having you here with us has brought us so much happiness. Every day you are growing and showing us how much you are learning! Earlier this week you were working out with Daddy, doing squats and push-ups...and yesterday you were doing yoga stretches with me! Everyone loves having you around because you make them smile...when Daddy brought you to my school, all of my students were ooh-ing and ahh-ing over how cute you were pushing your stroller on the playground.

You'll be hearing us say to you that we wish you could stay little forever, but we know that God has a wonderful plan for your life...and so we will do our best to cherish the memories we make together.

Good night, little Lea!

Love,
Mommy