You were born on December 1st, 2009--about 3 weeks early. You were 6 pounds 11 ounces and 19 inches long. We named you Eliana Susan Bennett. Eliana means "God has answered me." Both of your grandmothers are named Susan. We call you Ellie for short.
When we finally brought you home, Krista had decorated our house for Christmas. But the best Christmas present was to have you home. You were very fussy. Grandma Bennett thought you had colic--and sure enough, she was right. Grandma Good came to stay with us and help us out for a week. You were so beautiful, but so mad all the time. We did everything we could think of to help you be happy.
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Mommy stayed home from work until the end of January. Your favorite aunt Krista came over and learned all about how to take care of you. She watched you when I had to go back to work. She was like your second "Mommy". You started to have good days and bad days, and eventually most days were good. You grew out of your colic phase at around 4 months. But of course, then you started teething, and that made you fussy, too. Krista was a saint for taking care of you so well.
We watched as you learned how to grasp toys, roll over, sit up, eat baby food, scoot backwards, crawl forwards, and pull yourself up to standing. I got to spend my summer vacation being a full-time mommy to you. It has been the best summer ever!
Tomorrow you will be eight months old, and you are so much happier than you used to be. We love your smile, your laugh, and your babbling. We don't much care for your ear-splitting, high-pitched squeal, or your distaste for napping and sleeping through the night. You are my favorite baby, and I love you so much! I can't wait to see the beautiful girl that you are to become!
Love,
Mom
