dear emmett,

emmett,

i think this has been the best three weeks ever.

you are such a wonderful baby.

thanks for that!

i love that you let me know you need me by a small whimper...crying's just not your style.

i love that you don't mind when your big brother puts toys in your face or sings to you at the top of his lungs, even when you're sleeping.

i love that you smile after you sneeze because of the tickle in your nose.

i love that you get the hiccups at the same time of day you used to get them in the womb, it reminds me of the magical feelings of pregnancy.

i love that you don't mind if it takes us all day to finally get ready. you seem content in your pajamas...just like me!

i love holding you while we nap. (dad thinks i'm spoiling you but i can't help it)

i love your chubby checks, all your dark hair, your sweet little lips, your deep set eyes, perfect little ears, and your wrinkly feet and hands.

i love you with all my heart.

{photos by nicole . emmett was five days old}