We loved her the moment our friends Miggy and B said they were expecting a baby. We loved her when they when went in to find out her gender but also learned that her limbs weren't developing as expected. We loved her when we finally got to squeeze her at just 4 months old in Ohio. And we especially love her now, at 11 months, with her big voice and sugar sweet personality.
It was for those reasons that we fell in love--in part because she belongs to some of our favorite friends, in part because of her physical differences, and now, more than anything, because of just how fun she is to get to know and how rewarding it is to see her smile and make her laugh.
Last week, Lamp & fam were visiting NYC and we were lucky to get lots of their time. Bethany and Lamp were too cute together. Whenever she was around, Bethany and Isaac would both go to say hi, but then B and L would spend the next 5 minutes waving at each other. I'm excited for these kids to be buddies for life.
Miggy has a great blog about all kinds of things, and she's shared some really inspiring thoughts and experiences with Lamp (nicknamed while still in the womb by her big sister). Check out the Baby Lamp links in her sidebar! Get ready to love Lamp enough to want your own t-shirt.
What? A double shout out? You guys.
ReplyDeleteOh man, we had so much fun. I miss NYC and especially you guys. You made our trip SO much more fun, doable and exciting. I love Bethany and Lamp together and can't wait for the friendship to resume. Hugs to you all.