Dear Lily,

I'm not not writing about you because I don't have things to say. The thing is, with your brother, I was half lucid in my journaling scribbles and in your case, I am doing my best to take care of myself physically, which means sleeping more for both of our sakes. So, the ramblings of a woman who is sleep deprived are absent, though that doesn't mean that I don't take you in with wonder each moment of the day. You are lovely to behold and to hold. Your sweet full cheeks and expressive face fill me with gratitude and love. I am blessed to be your mother and thankful for your relaxed nature. Of course, your relaxed nature could be a result of your mother being infinitely calmer this time around. You are much smaller than we expected, but we enjoy the freedom to hold you without straining our arms or backs:) You can be wrapped up snuggly in a blanket and rest comfortably in the Boppy. Despite your misery with your first cold, you are still a very mellow baby. You are a good nurser, though at times you conk out after a quick feed, leading you to want to eat sooner rather than later. Still, you are an easy sleeper in the arms of those who love you and patient with your brother's kisses and holds on your sweet self. Your skin is peeling here and there, but in many places, you've shed that baby layer and all that remains is your soft, marvelous skin. You've enjoyed your two baths so far, despite a chilly rinse on the first one. I am more able to diaper and change you without anxiety because I've done it before. We've not settled into a permanent sleeping situation, but typically you and I sleep together and Quinn has been known to join us in whatever bed we end up in. You've not slept far from us on any occasion and this is due to our desire to hear you breathe and have you near. I sleep bette when I know I can look up at any moment and see you safe. Last night I awoke to one of my children sleeping right next to me with his/her arm resting on mine and for an instant I thought it was you, but rousing myself, realized the familiar face was your brother's. You two do have so many common features. That is excepting, of course, your gorgeous head of hair that I am constantly stroking. The hair is so long on the sides that I am always tucking it behind your ears. It's a whole new level of upkeep for me as a parent. Your brother and Dad are playing Star Wars Legos right now while you sleep in your father's arms. You've not been awake much today so I don't know how tonight will go. No matter:) You are a wonderful addition to the family and my heart is filled with joy and peace when I look at you. Thank you for being healthy and well, for being mellow and low-maintenance and I look forward to many adventures as you hit new milestones:)