2 Months Old Today

Images takes this afternoon.

Really? Already? She has changed so much in such a short time.  She now weighs 5.5 kilograms and is 58 centimetres long.  She grins, 'talks', follows us with her eyes, listens to us, holds her head up and looks around at the world.  It really is incredible to watch her grow physically, behaviourally, developmentally (etc) every single day.  Not only is she growing and changing but we are too.  Our lives, mine especially, have been turned on their heads.

No longer do I have hours to spend doing what I like.  No longer can I use 20 spare minutes to duck into town.  There is no more 'ducking' anywhere.  It's the hardest gig I've ever had.  She is eating and sleeping well (for the most part) and yet it's tough.  I think the thing I am finding most difficult is learning how to but my own wants second to her needs.

We are inherently self centred beings and letting go of that is hard.  But this precious little face, who makes me tear up with joy as much as frustration, she is worth it.  So, completely worth giving everything else up.

I love you beautiful girl.  You make my heart fuller than I knew it could be.

{And for the record, her Aunty really is pretty cute too!}