To Iris at 4 months old

I just wanted to write a little note to our peanut, marking what she's like at 4 months old.

Dear Iris,

You are so darling. I love the half smiles you give me as you suck on your fingers while I hold you on my lap. I love your silly, inhaling giggles when I pretend to eat your hands, when I squeal when you grab my face or when I lift you up to make you fly like a butterfly. You're so happy in the morning when I wake you. I love to hear you coo. You're normally so content that it's surprising when you get fussy. You get excited and fwump your arms and legs when you hear your bath running. It definitely isn't your favorite thing, but you let us clear you nose when you have a cold, and I can tell it makes you feel better afterward. Your eyes get so great big when I carry you into a darkened area. You smile at Felix when he comes near you, and we can tell how very much he loves you back. You love to stand up and look around even though you're so wobbly. You are such a delight. I would have many more babies if they were all like you're been so far.

So much love to you, my daughter,
Your Mama