Little things have become all the more special since Lucy’s arrival, and Christmas is one of them. Not because she gets excited about opening presents, or even because I get to dress her up in cute Christmas clothes. I think it’s her innocence, readiness to smile, and obsession with christmas lights and decorations. Or maybe it’s my anticipation of her sure excitement in years to come? In any case, Christmases will never be the same, thanks to this kiddo!

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dress: Ralph Lauren second-hand | bow: made by me | shoes: Carters | tights: second-hand

Phil and I joke about starting a hair comment college fund for Lucy. Each time someone remarks on her hair, they put a dollar in the jar. When the comments stop coming in, we invest the money in some medium risk mutual funds, and by her senior year of high school, she’s ready for 4 years of Harvard. Or Yale. We’re not picky. I mean, this kiddo’s probably going to be a genius. Her first sentence is bound to be a doozie: “Well, would ya look at all that hair!”

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Sweater: Baby Gap | lace collar onesie: thrifted Children’s Place | headband: made by Mama
pants: second-hand Gymboree | socks: second-hand | panda: antique

We told Lucy she should really be practicing her smiles before Thanksgiving. But Thanksgiving came and went, and she would only smile at Mama or Papa. So, we extended her deadline to Christmas. But I’ve got to say. when Lucy practices her smiles? It makes all of the long nights, screaming hours, and endless nursing all worth it! It melts my heart. And this heart isn’t particularly prone to melting. My baby has magical powers!

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dress: second hand | hat: hand-me-down from cousin Rowan | tights: second hand