Kissable!

Happy Monday Everyone!
Amelia just wanted to say hello to everyone who keeps up with her sweet little life. She is doing really well. Growing up too fast already it seems (and out, check out her rolls, she's got wrist rolls now). She's 7 weeks already. She's very sturdy (that's as good a word as any I guess). She never really felt quite like an infant to me, she was born older I think, wise beyond her years (weeks maybe). She is the sweetest and we are having so much fun getting to know her. Ford and I laugh about how much we kiss her cheeks. You just can't help it; they are so totally kissable. We have been teaching her how to kiss back. She's really good at it. :) This past weekend we practiced putting her down for naps in her crib, this has not been her favorite thing, sleeping in her crib during the day, but it actually went really well. She did manage a few longish naps in her room once she finally settled down. We also went on a family outing on Sunday to get coffee and peruse the book store. She enjoyed herself immensely at both places, she's a lot like her Dad.
Her skin is doing fairly well, nothing really new to report. She has been really "sloughing" lately on her back, sides and abdomen. Her neck is actually starting to dry up and flake finally. Apparently, some babies can continue this process for quite a while, we've been told some babies peel a few times. We are just praying this skin continues to come off and the new skin underneath remains smooth and healthy. Her face, limbs, bottom, chest and shoulders remain baby soft and smooth. I thank God everyday for this.
It's very hard not to think about the future, that old fear and anxiety has it's way of creeping in sometimes, but each day gets a little easier and for that I am thankful. As we get to know her and her personality, the scariness seems to shrink smaller and smaller as Amelia, the beautiful happy baby and her big personality grows bigger and bigger. This has been a very real and very big lesson in living for each and every day and enjoying each moment. Trust me, it's easier said than done most days, but it's easy to look back and see how much time is wasted on worry. Time that could be spent experiencing a million other things...love and fun, books and music, walks and playing, laughing and kissing big soft cheeks.
We are grateful for the support system you have all been for us these past 7 weeks. I feel so blessed to know that so many people, all over the country really, are praying for her. We have gotten the most amazing e-mails and comments from people who have heard about Amelia and have reached out. It's incredible, God's grace.
Thank you a million times over.
We love you,
Kim