Jillian,
You are five months old now, baby girl! And already I can hardly remember our family without you in it.
The most noticeable change this month has been your activity level. Gone are the days of setting you on the bed & knowing you’ll still be there if I blink. Now, I lay you on the floor, turn my head, and you’ve rolled two feet away. It’s amazing how that seemingly developed overnight [albeit possibly a semi-sleepless night… hah]. And OH! you have SO much to say! You are a bit of an early bird, which is interesting since Mom & Dad aren’t early risers, but when you wake up you are ready to PARTY! I have to bring you into our room and close all the doors to make sure your sweet babble doesn’t wake your brother. We’re still getting the hang of sharing a nursery.
The highlight of the month was definitely your baptism. It was so exciting to be joined by quite a bit of family & friends as we watched the priest bless you. Although I’m sad that you weren’t able to be baptized in the family gown that dates back to your great-grandmother Louise [your middle name], I know that’s not what’s important. What matters is that we all pledged to help you live a beautiful life with Christ. Also, you rocked your brand new baptismal gown!
Baby girl, you truly possess something special. Your eyes always sparkle. Even in a mostly dark room. It’s like you have your own light. Conveniently, it’s a photographer’s dream! Strangers compliment your beautiful, sparkling eyes and say you’re such a HAPPY baby after you flash that enormous smile. Which is very true… unless you’re hungry. Or over-tired. Then, watch out!
Jilly, we are so unbelievably blessed to have you in our lives.
Love, Momma
This year, I’m joining a few photographers in a blog circle where we share monthly letters to our children. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out Cicely’s letter to her children!
Read more about Jillian’s first year: her birth I one month I two months I three months I four months
I used these same onesies to document Colin’s first year. This blog launched midway through, so you can check out those posts here: eight months I nine months I ten months I eleven months I one year
