Gave us a scare though. Forceps birth. Fever and a short time in the NICU. Almost 3 days in the hospital, all alone under the bilirubin lights with little sunglasses taped over her eyes. They only let her out from under the heat long enough to eat and get a quick snuggle from worried mama & papa.
Brought her home and she scared the daylights out of big sister, Emma, who had spent three years alone with her grownups, and had never heard the noise of a newborn's cry ringing through the house. As a result, Emma spent lots of time hiding under her bed to escape from this new, loud intruder who (she just found out) was staying.
But newborn cries turned into toothless smiles, and wobbly toddling turned into raucous play. Sweet Sophie slipped into our family nicely, and took her place as cherished little sister. Sure we have our moments, but we wouldn't change one thing about her. She loves to write, draw and dance, helps immensely around the house and relishes playing with her sisters. She has a hunger to learn and an adventurous, albeit cautious, spirit. She has big dreams for her future, as do I, although I try to cling to the past to keep her little just a bit longer.
It's all going by so fast but what an adventure we're having with our Little Peanut!
Happy Birthday, Soph!!
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