Hannah might read this some day

It just occurred to me (well, earlier today it occurred to me) that Hannah might read this blog someday. I'm sure she'll know her way around a computer soon enough! Maybe when she's four I can ask her what tags and labels are all about, if I haven't figured it out by then. (She loves tags, the real kind that stick out of towels and blankets and pillows!)

So, Hannah, when you read this, I hope you know how much your mom loves you! Right now as I type this you are asleep in the carrier, in front of me, and I can kiss the top of your head any time I want. (Which is often!) When you're awake in the carrier I like to kiss the side of your head. Sometimes I wonder what you're going to like- are you going to like dancing, drawing, singing, reading, running, swimming? Maybe cooking? My hope for you is that you just be the person you're supposed to be and that you have the chance to explore the things you want to explore. I will do my best to give you these opportunities!

Lately you've been trying to stand up. You're very strong! I will not be surprised at all to see you walking around! You have some teeth coming in, so you've been a little cranky lately, but I try to help you get comfortable. We do a LOT of walking around the neighborhood with you in the carrier, it helps you get settled and you usally take a little snooze. Sometimes we walk around six times a day!

Will you remember the time you spent close to my chest as I carried you around? Will you remember snuggling in the middle of the night, and waking to nurse? Will you remember me singing you the ch-ch song so you would smile? I guess these are just special memories for me! In Luke I think it is, it says that Mary treasured the early days with the baby Jesus in her heart. Now I know what that means! You are a wonderful, beautiful baby! I have lots to treasure in my heart right now!