Allie, my joy.

Allie has been a part of our family for 5 days now, and she has already brought us so much joy. We we're nervous to have another baby. We didn't feel ready for the endless crying and the sleepless nights. We don't have our lives figured out, and are worried about what our future might hold. None of that mattered the moment we met Allie. All three of us (Connor included) are so in love. Allie isn't anything fantastic or amazing. She doesn't poop gold, or climb walls. But she is exactly what our family was missing. I can't really describe what it is about her that makes us all so happy. I think that part of it is Daniel and I are just more prepared for life with a newborn. We understand that schedules go out the window, and plans change. I think another part of our love comes from how much Connor loves her. He got to come visit her the day she was born, and he hasn't wanted to stop giving her kisses or hugs or snuggles since then. It warms our hearts to see Connor love his sister so much. Another reason I think we're so in love is that we're all together. I am on maternity leave, which means we literally get to spend all day every day as a family. It is such a lucky and spoiled feeling. I'm dreading going back to school and leaving my helpless newborn, but I also know that Daniel is incredible and will be able too take care of her. Finally, my favorite thing is that Daniel litterally calls Allie "my little joy". It makes me so happy to see Daniel bond so much with Allie. I know things will change, but for right now we're perfectly perfect :)