When I was heavily pregnant with Ashlyn, time was passing so slowly, and I couldn't wait to see her face. David and I talked endlessly about what she would look like, if she would have David's toes, or my hair. We daydreamed day in and day out about her future and what type of woman she would become. Daddy began to fret about public schools vs. private schools, and once he realized he had a wedding to pay for, the panic set in!
Well, now she's 4 1/2 months old, and I can't believe how fast time has flown! We now know she has my hair and eye color, and David's toes and eye shape. She has far exceeded our expectations, and everyday makes us laugh and smile. As excited as I am to see her start to roll over, try to sit up, and begin to form sounds that will eventually be words, I feel a little sad inside. Time has flown by far too fast.
Our little girl has nearly doubled in weight and grown 5 1/2 inches. She wears 9-12 month clothing because she is so long. Maybe she will play volleyball just as her dad hopes she will. Looking down at her when she's sleeping in my arms, I realize that it won't be long until she wants to get down and go play instead of sitting in my lap. I try to take mental photographs, along with real ones, that will chronicle her life and share it with others.
She has become my lifeline and the deepest connection to my husband. Together we created this little girl and together we will help her become the most she can. As every parent does, we want to see her be the absolute best she can be in whatever she chooses to do. But those are all things for down the road. Today, I'll hold her in my arms, kiss her sweet face, and sing her to sleep while she lets me, because we all know how quickly they grow.
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