Dear Mary Alice,

You are so amazing. I do wish you’d go back to being a rock-star sleeper, but that’s OK. We’ll make it through just fine.

You have changed this family. We are laughing more, spending more time just laying in bed cooing over you, and smiling more. Thank you. I love how a baby reminds you to forget yourself a little and think about someone else a lot. That is so good for me.

You found your toes and it may just be the cutest thing ever – to watch you grab your toes and crack up at yourself!

We love you dearest. Thank you for getting stuck with us.

Love,

mom