I feel it’s only fair, since my first Tuesday Tribute was to Taylor, that I should also acknowledge the girl in my life as well.
And let me just preface this by saying that my experience with Tay was the direct opposite of my experience with Chloe. You know, I just honestly believe, God is fair.
So, don’t hate me. I deserved this.
Let me be clear that I DID NOT want to have a girl. Even with Taylor being as “energetic” (read: incredibly hard) as he is, it still seemed better than having a little high maitenance “me” running around.
But then I had Chloe. And instantly Chloe gave me hope. So we named her, Chloe Hope.
From the moment she was placed on my chest, she was calm and serene. She simply stared into my eyes, and from that moment she immediately stole my heart.
But then, it only got better. Incredible, magical things began to happen. All of which, I promise, were beyond my control.
The first night in the hospital she went 4 hours between feedings! We never heard her cry. She just opened her eyes, made a noise, and we would know it was time to feed her.
Oh, how I loved her.
So, we brought her home and she continued to sleep 4 hours, sometimes 5.
Incredibly, that feeling of love grew even more!
At one month, she was smiling. At a month a half, she was laughing. And all the while, the sleeping continued.
Deep deep love.
Two months came, and don’t throw eggs at my house, but she was sleeping 12 hours every night!
It was then that her name came to fruition. It was especially then that I knew I was meant to have a girl.
It was then that I was so in love that I knew nothing would ever change the way I felt for her.
Now, I know, that come 10 years things will most likely change and the pain and suffering I caused my mom, will turn around and bite me in my butt. But, (no pun intended), I feel that this is a good beginning.
God gave me me this incredible beginning, so that we could establish such an incredible bond, such a deep love, that it would survive even the teenager years.
(Does this mean that Taylor will be an angel once puberty hits? Awesome!)
Anyway, I adore Chloe. She has such a sweet smile, such a sweet face, and such a sweet spirit. I’m honored to be her mom.
And I thought I didn’t want a girl. I guess this proves, that while MOST of the time (especially when it comes to my husband) I am right, when it comes to gifts from God, He really does know best.
She has completed our family in such a perfect way.
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
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What a sweet, sweet tribute. She’s an absolute doll, and I am not surprised in the least that she is already a little fashion diva. But, I don’t know if I like you anymore – isn’t it a crime to look that good after giving birth? You suck. 😉
This was so sweet. All choked up and such now. 🙂 -Elizabeth
Nice tribute – but I still want to hear chapter two in 15 to 20 years. {*grin*}
She is adorable!!! Even as my hubs glanced over at I was doing he mumbled a “Cute lil girl” 😉
I’m all for babies sleeping through the night!!! If they’re willing, I let ’em! 🙂
Wonderful tribute! 🙂
Aw, that’s sweet! She sounds like a great little baby! I’m pregnant with a girl now, and am hoping desperately for an easy kid this time like you described. My toddler son is the love of my life, but definitely takes a lot of energy to deal with, and I’d love to have one laid back one!
Oh what a sweet post. That is one beautiful little girl you have there.
oh you guys are the sweetest in that last picture!
isn’t it so wonderful when the second one is the easier one???
That is just the sweetest post! Your love for her comes shining through.
So sweet! Love the last pic! I’m totally jealous…my 6 month old just this weekend started sleeping 5 hours in a row. Can you have Chloe talk to him? LOL!
She is ADORABLE Summer!! What a beautiful little girl, and family.
Im in Vegas again today, experiencing the best of mankind again, so it really was great to see a picture of a fairly “normal” family to ground me today…
Now Im headed back down to the plastic.
great tribute, summer!!
Jay
Awwww, how precious is she? What a wonderful tribute to your daughter.
Have a wonderful Tuesday.
Awww, that’s so sweet! And she is such a cutie!
What a beautiful little girl and a beautiful tribute!
OMG she is so big! Bring that beautiful girl over here right now. Noah needs to see what he is missing out on!
Aww, how precious! The story and the kids. What a doll face!
Awww, so sweet! I’m so glad she brings you such joy! =)
So completely sweet! The teenage years do pass and the rewards on the other side are amazing!
how sweet and you are ALL too cute for words momma! I’m here with some clicky wub.. in honor of Click Fest and to give ya the props your mad blog skills are so deserving of.. My tribute this Tuesday is to rockin’ mom bloggers LIKE YOU!
how super sweet!! aren’t little girls wonderful? i too have a son who can be quite a handful… and while my new daughter isn’t quite as calm as chloe, she’s definitely more laid back. funny how that works? i think mother nature steps in with that… ;)and might i add that chloe is an absolute doll!
Uhm, seriously… did you have hair and makeup come in and fix you up for your first family portrait?! You put the Hot in Hot Mama, my friend!
Oh I just wanna nibble on those ham hock legs!!!! Too chubbylicious!!!!!
But, why is it chubby looks so darn adorable on her and not me!?! I’m a bit jelly!
Btw- I just finished reading your breastfeeding post. Did you crawl into my head?? I wrote a post about breastfeeding too. lol
What a lovely post – and the pictures of her are TOO CUTE! I can see how she stole your heart!
😉
This was such a beautiful and sweet post and your daughter is gorgeous! Love those eyes! And she sounds like a dream! I’ve heard from quite a few people (Ok, maybe 5) that the second child is often the polar opposite of the first. If your first was “hard,” then the second is “easy.” If your first was “easy,” then the second is “hard.” I’ve actually seen this quite a few times..and it sounds like the case for you. God does have a sense of humor, huh?
She’s so precious!
I loved the tribute, I hope you show it to her one day.
beautiful