Day 118

July 2, 2024

WE HELD YOU TODAY!!!!

We got to town and are staying with Aunt Connie. She drove us down to see you today. And, honest to God, I finally got to hold you. Of course, we were watched like a hawk the whole time, but I tried not to pay attention to that.

I cried. Granny did too. Of course we took as many photos as humanly possible, while barely letting go of you. I couldn’t stop hugging you.

You even wore one of the onesies I bought for you, so I was thrilled about that. I tried so hard to just let go of everything that happened before and focus on the fact that I had you in my arms. Oh, I just didn’t want to let you go. None of us did, including Aunt Connie.

And your smile. I love your beautiful smile so much. You look so much like your daddy, no matter what he says.

My heart is so full of joy I can’t contain it. I posted our photos on Facebook to show my friends. They all think you are gorgeous. You are. I’m not saying that just because I’m your one and only auntie. (Which I’m not. You have a ton of Great Aunts who cannot wait to meet you!!!) I’m saying it because you are the single most beautiful soul I have ever seen in my entire life.

I love you so much baby girl. More than you will ever ever ever know.