Oh Sweet Mary Alice, your smile really does light up a room. You are just like your namesake. You are full of laughter and smiles for everyone.

You haven’t been sleeping well, but we are working on it.

Last night we tried a sleep sack for the first time and it seemed to really help.

We also took Grandma Sweetie’s advice and tried saline drops just in case you have allergies like your big brothers and sisters.

So between the prayers and advice, we did much better last night.

This month you and Nate seem to have really bonded. He loves to walk you around the house talking to you. He calls you Mae-Mae. He reminds me of your daddy – so tender and patient with little ones.

You suck on two fingers at a time, just like your Aunt Leslie and your cousin Lily.

I love you to pieces.