My baby...

My little Laney girl. I am fighting an internal struggle. I need you so much and I feel like you are always being set down so I can help someone else. You are my sunshine and my happiness. You are my breath of fresh air on a hectic day. You are just getting to the point where you can sit on my hip with ease and I find it's easier to haul you. Today when I picked you up, you clung to me like a little monkey does to it's Mama. My very favorite thing ever. You often hold a handfull of hair anytime I have you close. Your eyes smile and always have a little sparkle in them. You're quick to giggle and love having attention. You are getting around quite well on the floor. You've been caught up on your hands and knees a few times and you are getting pretty good at inching forward by pushing yourself with your toes. You are still a crummy sleeper. You do NOT fall asleep on your own. I have a love hate relationship with your sleep. I love that you love to be rocked at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and often times I don't even mind at 11:00 pm, its the 2, 4, and 5 ams that I'm less fond of. It used to be the second you woke up you were mad and wanted out of bed but the last weekish, you will lay in bed and talk. You are fascinated with the bars on your crib and will often be found playing with them or with your arms or legs hanging out of them. You love your toys and everything goes straight to your mouth. You drool like a bull dog and eat like a starving pig. Your belly and back are so so ticklish, and your cheeks are so kissable. I love you to the moon and back Elena. I'm so glad you are here to fill this Mama's days with love and happiness. Your middle name could not be more perfect as you are always laid back and such a Joy to be with! I love you. Mama