Picture Perfect

Dear Tatum,

Today we were scheduled for your first portrait session... things went so well. You were so well behaved and easy to work with. The photographer made lots of fun sounds to hold your attention. You even held your little head up on your own. We were amazed as they were able to position and entertain you simultaneously. It made Mommy and Daddy smile from ear to ear. They even asked Mommy and Daddy if we wanted to be in one of the shots. Of course we said, "yes," and now we have our first family portrait. I was so worried and you proved to be such a great baby. Thank you for being such a little baby doll.

Since you were so well behaved, Grandma Vicki rewarded you with some new clothes and dresses for your summer wardrobe. I can't wait to see you in these new little outfits this summer. Grandma Rhonda also bought you some beautiful new summer outfits and dresses. Between your two Grandmother’s, you now officially have more clothes than Mommy.

While visiting at Grandpa and Grandma Carter's yesterday, you also received some more Valentines gifts... a pretty pink outfit and lots of new books. Mommy was really excited to see that you received more books as we were running low on books to read from your library and now we have lots more. I can't wait to begin reading the new ones. You still don't pay attention when I read them to you, but you will soon.

The last couple nights you have been waking up at 3:00 or 4:00am again for feedings. That’s okay, I'm sure you will begin sleeping through them again soon. Mommy is patient and understands that it will take some time. I am just thankful for a couple of nights here and there.

You are sleeping now. I imagine you are pretty worn out from your pictures. When you wake up Mommy will feed you and then we can pick one of your new books to read. I think we can skip your exercises today, as you are pretty tired from your pictures.

I love you so much!
Thanks for being such an angel today.

Lots of love,
Mommy